In the Name of Love and Loss
"I haven't seen Daddy yet... I don't want to go in. Mommy, Daddy's coming, right?"
Swallowing my tears, I promised her he'd be there when she came out.
The doors closed, and I broke down.
Later that night, Vivian posted: [Finally taking that couples' trip someone promised me!] with a photo of their hands intertwined.
How could I tell Millie? Her dad was miles away, wrapped up in his trip with Vivian.
In her last moments, Millie managed a tiny smile and whispered, "Daddy's late. I'm so tired, Mommy. I'll just take a nap... Wake me up when he gets here, okay?"
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