Fire & Brimstone

by R. L. Mathewson

  sat there, holding Zoe’s hand as he waited for his-

  “Another girl,” Duncan said, frowning when the second child was born, because he could have sworn that his father and brother said that two of the babies were going to be boys.

  “Another girl,” Darrin said, smiling hugely and obviously not caring, which was good, Duncan thought as the third baby, another little girl, was born.

  “Three girls,” Darrin said as he took the last little girl in his arms, the other two already had already been brought inside so that they could be cleaned and introduced to their mother.

  “She’s so beautiful,” Zoe said with a watery smile as the small baby crying in Darrin’s arms glared at her daddy.

  “Thank God they all look like Marybeth,” Trevor said, chuckling as he looked at the beautiful baby girl that was going to make Darrin’s life a living hell.

  “Thank God,” Darrin seconded with a chuckle as he smiled down at the beautiful baby girl that looked so much like her mother, beautiful tan skin, black hair and a glare to match.

  “Three girls,” Zoe said, smiling as she lay in Trevor’s arms.

  “Are you okay?” Duncan asked, praying that she was okay, because they were a good thirty minutes from the nearest hospital and he wasn’t set up to handle an emergency right now.

  “Perfect,” Zoe said, smiling as reached over so that the newest Bradford could grab her finger.

  “Absolutely perfect,” Darrin seconded as he looked down at the little girl, who-

  “Hey!” Duncan gasped, reaching over and carefully removing the candy bar that she’d somehow stolen from his pocket from her tiny grasp.

  “She stole that for me!” Darrin snapped, carefully holding the baby girl in one arm so that he could reach over and snatch the candy bar away from him while Duncan stood there, telling himself that it was perfectly normal for an infant who was barely five minutes old to already be stealing food.

  But, even for a Bradford that was actually kind of frightening.

  In Memory of Roni Brown

  Only "knew" Roni through FB, but had a smile on my face whenever I read her comments. As a "Limey Cousin, from over the pond," I hope her Daughter grows up to know how her Mummy made lots of people, everywhere smile.

  -Catherine Bent

  RIP. May the memory of your smile and laughter bring peace to your loved ones.‬

  -Alive Chazen

  ‬We never met but I loved reading her posts especially about Shemar. You will be missed, Roni Fabulousone Brown, especially by your beautiful baby girl xxx‬

  -Elaine McCrory

  I never met you Roni but your posts always made me smile and your pics of Shemarbrightened my day xx‬

  -Gina Crowther

  I don't believe I ever got the chance to know Roni, but her family and child have my deepest sympathies.

  -Tina Collins Reynolds

  I never meet Roni, It is so sad that she died so young, sending my deepest sympathies to her baby and family at this very sad time.‬‬

  -Sharon Jones

  Roni, always made me laugh. We never met, but we would chat on Facebook about the Pyte Series and She was a member of the Pyte diet challenge group. Her love for Sherman was like my obsession with Brock LOL She will be so missed. My prayers go out for her family and to her sweet and beautiful baby daughter Hanna. Rest in Peace Roni. Your Bright big smile will forever be in our hearts.

  -Necie Navone

  I only know on Facebook and on my diet challenge team, but she made you feel like you have know her forever. What a funny, beautiful lady, that could always make you smile and laugh. We also shared that love for Shemar Moore. My thoughts and prayers are with her sweet baby girl and family. You will be so missed.

  -Sharon Coffey

  Will miss seeing posts and pictures.‬‬

  I'm sending hugs to family and friends who will be feeling so much pain right now‬‬‬

  A lovely lady we will miss greatly‬‬‬

  -Jayne Wheatley ‬‬

  Never had the chance to meet her, but she always took the time to comment and her wit always put a smile on my face... She knew how to light up a newsfeed!! My condolences.

  -Debra‬ MacArthur

  While I never met her, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see how much she was loved and how many people cared about her. This world is sadder for her loss. She will not be forgotten to all those she touched with her wonderful spirit.‬‬

  -Tamicka‬ Birch

  Roni had a fantastic smile and was there with encouraging words. Her love for Shemaroften brightened up my time-line. Sad I never got the chance to meet her‬.

  -Julie Mancini

  Roni's post always made me smile. Loved how she embraced life! Although I never met her in person;her personality just made you feel like you had known her forever. RIP sweet friend‬.

  -Sandy Schmidt

  I am just seeing this tragic news. Sending prayers for her family and all those who loved her. Even though many of us don't know each other in 'real life', we support and care for each other nonetheless. May her joy and light live on in all of those she touched.

  -Ozie‬ Dilorenzo

  Although your time with us was cut far too short, your sweet smile will live on in a beautiful baby. May she have your love of life and poise. ‬

  -Mackenzie G.‬‬‬

  Although we never met you could always make me smile with your posts... Team Bradford has lost an amazing friend and person. Heaven has gained an Angel. Sleep tight, Roni and R.IP.

  -Sian Parry

  Roni and I shared a love for Shemar Moore. She showed us how sweet he was to her when he met her at his house, making her SUPER happy as well. I didn't chat with her a lot but she was always kind and bubbly.

  -Aimee‬

  I didn't know Roni, but I know many of you did so here's something to remember X.‬

  When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.‬‬

  -Velvet December

  I will miss Roni's smile! We shared a love and obsession of Shamar Moore. We had many discussions on how beautiful we thought this man was! Thanks Roni for being a friend through our weight loss journey and in Facebook world.

  -Anissa Hammons

  I will miss her posts, and the whole world will miss her smile. You will never be forgotten!!!!‬‬‬

  -Jessica An Shelia Powers

  A beautiful, vivacious lady, who will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.May she rest in peace‬

  -Rachelle Midson‬‬

  She was a fun and special person, it's difficult to think of something about someone you knew and liked but never met. All I can say is a quote from Helen Keller that I feel helps say it;‬

  "What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us"‬‬‬

  You will be missed Ronnie but not forgotten!‬‬‬

  -Zofia Hughes-Zawadzki ‬

  She will be missed.. Facebook at times does something amazing as introducing us to amazing people...Roni was one of them...keep smiling and shining for us!!!‬

  -Laura Navarrete ‬

  I just seen the post ladies I’m so very sorry for your loss and heartbreak i didn't know Roni but it's so sad when someone passes. May Roni be remembered in your hearts always!! Again, ladies,I'm so sorry‬.

  -Joanna Jojo O’Neill