Episode 23
I chose to have a closed casket for mom. I didn't want to see her like that. I'm standing by the casket at the front of the room. It's me, Collin and Cole. Mr. Hale escorted Cora to a seat when she refused to sit. He told her she would be removed if she threw a scene. She was not at all happy about that. He could not come up with an excuse for Cole though. People are coming by to give condolences and share memories. Once everyone is seated, the service begins. I sit in the front row with Collin beside me. Cole was not happy that he couldn't sit beside me. Cora was upset that she couldn't sit next to Collin. That woman is really trying to take over my mom's life. I'm just numb. After an hour, we move to the cemetery. It is on the same property and mother chose a spot next to the wate
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