Mark Me, Reject Me, Beg Me
"Yes, sweetheart. I'm sorry. Death is hard to understand, but it's a part of life. Her body was very tired and sick. Now she's at peace."
"Will everyone I love die?" The question is heartbreaking in its innocence.
"Someday, yes. Everyone dies eventually. But most people live for a very long time first. Luna Vera was old and had a full life. She wasn't scared, and she said goodbye to the people she loved."
"Are you going to die?" His eyes fill with tears.
"Not for a very, very long time. I'm young and healthy and I'm going to be here for you for many, many years." I pull him into a hug. "I promise."