After a late breakfast, Avri asked Drew, "Do you want to make cookies now or take a nap with me?"
Drew yawned. "I'm tired."
"Me too," Avri said. "Let's lay down and rest. We can get some dinner on our way to choose a tree. How does that sound?"
"Okay, can I lay with you in your bed?" Drew asked as he held her hand going up the stairs.
"I want you to," Avri smiled, "I want to hug for a couple hours."
"Then we'll get the tree." Drew yawned and lay beside Avri on the bed.
Avri wrapped her arms around Drew and hugged him. "I love you, son. Forever and always." She glanced at his face, the face so much like his father's, but he was already asleep.
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Avri woke alone. Not again/ She jumped and yelled, "Drew, where are you?" She heard noises coming from the kitchen and raced down the s
