“He said he was dying and didn’t have time to argue.”Book Grief Counseling
“And you?”
“I told him if he wanted you to have your own life so badly, he could start by letting you have your own answers.”
Then Daniel looked down at the pink dress.
“So why wear it?” I asked.
He gave a miserable shrug.
“After Dad died, I almost didn’t come. Then I remembered what he said you’d do today.”Order Custom Logos
“Organize everything. Comfort everyone. Make sure everybody ate.”
“He was right.”
He tugged awkwardly at the pink skirt.
“I figured there was one thing you couldn’t organize your way around.”
Despite myself, I laughed.
“You walking into your father’s funeral dressed like me at twenty-three?”
“Exactly.”Clothing
My laughter collapsed into tears.
Daniel knelt beside me.
“I’m sorry I stayed away, Mom.”
“I’m angry you did. But I understand why.”
