Morgan followed Charley. He didn’t know where she was headed, but she sure looked determined with her firm back, elevated head, and arms pumping in sync with her legs.
After what seemed an eternity, Charley reached the gate to what looked like a small cemetery. Morgan slowed down and watched as she went inside the fenced area.
He saw two headstones and two fresh graves. Charley knelt down at a mound of dirt. Morgan slowly made his way inside the graveyard. Taking off his hat, he stood behind her.
Charley dug her hands into the dirt. “Oh, Father,” Charley moaned, and the sound tore at Morgan’s heart. “I miss you so much.”
She pulled one hand from the dirt and swiped at her eye. “I know you wouldn’t want me to cry, but the pain is unbearable. I feel like I’ll split apart if I don’t relea
