Five Years Too Late
Miles.
She looked around, calling my name louder and louder.
I happily threw myself at her, only to pass straight through her body like air.
I forgot again.
I died five years ago.
After waiting and hoping for so long, Mom had finally come back.
She was holding candy and cookies. I stared so hard my mouth watered.
My heart filled with joy. So Mom did care about me. She'd just been too busy. She'd only found time to come back now.
I bounced around beside her and shouted, "Mom, I'm here! I'm right here!"