"Ready?"
"No," Jacob mumbled.
His back was turned toward me, but I could see the expression on his face through the standing mirror. I stepped closer, wrapped my arms around his waist, and gently kissed his neck.
"It's okay, Jay. Everything will be okay."
"It's just so difficult. I can't believe today is the last day I'll be seeing her," he replied, his voice breaking as tears began to form in his eyes.
"I know. I can't believe it either, but she'll always be remembered for the sweet, strong, and caring woman she was. Nothing will ever change that."
Jacob took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, trying to compose himself. He wiped the corners of his eyes before turning around to face me.
"Let's go."
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The church was filled with Lucy's neighbors, old school friends, members of Jacob'
