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He clears his throat, and I feel myself crumbling, but Jessica takes my hand, squeezing it tightly as he speaks.
“Mike Clody, known to most as Mikey, was quite the young man. He played high school football in this very town and was offered a full-ride scholarship to play college ball,” he pauses, his smile appearing, “But he didn’t want to leave his family or this town. He made roots here and a life. He was loved by so many and will be truly missed.” Mikey’s mom whimpers beside us, and her husband hugs her tightly.
“I’m here,” Jessica whispers next to me. It shouldn’t bring me so much comfort, but it does. Mikey’s last wish is even being met right now; only we are taking care of each other.
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