Standing against the wall for support, it hurt seeing my Grandma in bits in my Mum’s arms. Yet oddly, it seemed to have pulled Mum back together. Like she felt she had to be strong for Grandma. I didn’t know if that was a good or a bad thing, but it seemed it was happening…
I looked across at my Dad as he spoke to Uncle Grayson and Aunt Talia, and I saw my aunt smile back at me. “Are you okay sweetheart?” she asked softly.
I nodded. “I think so.”
“Do you all want a drink?” Aunt Talia asked, suddenly deciding to take charge, but Mum shook her head.
“No, I think I would like to go straight to the hospital if that is okay?” Mum said, her voice calm. “I want to say goodbye to Dad.”
“Do you not want to get yourself settled first?” Uncle Grayson asked in surprise. I could see concern up
