Ruby was stunned by the slap, and even Celeste seemed shocked that I had managed to avoid it. When she saw Ruby's face, an awkward look briefly crossed her face, and Ruby, though clearly furious, stayed silent. Obviously, they knew each other.
Celeste demanded, "Where's my son? Where is he? Take me to see him."
I pointed to the ashes scattered on the ground and the urn that Celeste had kicked to the side. "He's all around us."
Celeste saw it and cursed, "You bitch. You didn't even let me see my son one last time, and you did this to him. How could you be so cruel?"
I wasn't taking the blame for this. I told her, "I called you right away, but you didn't answer. And it was this lady next to you who scattered the ashes, and you kicked the urn."
Ruby tried to argue, but I pointed to the surveillance camera. "It's all on camera."
Ruby shut up.
Celeste slapped Ruby again and cursed, "After all my son did for you, you treat him like this? Both of you are bitches."
Then she started cursing at me and Ruby.
Celeste cursed to her heart's content, and I didn't stop her. As for Henry's scattered ashes, let them fly a bit longer.