"I can t even feel him… it s like he s just gone. Like they all are. One blink and poof…. We lost them." She utters sadly with so much pain in her voice that it makes my throat constrict and I choke on a subtle sob. I know exactly what she means and have been fighting myself not to let the tears come at me. I know once they do, I may not be able to stop them again
"We have to focus on a solution, and deal with the loss we feel. It will only hinder us, and we can t just give in." I point out and slide my arm through hers, pulling her close to my body and lay my head on her shoulder. Needing touch, even hers, so that I can pull strength from somewhere and she nestles against me mirroring my feelings.
"How did they know…. How were they so ready? It s like they waited for an opportunity, and
