"It happens, and I wish it didn't, but that's life, isn't it?"

             It’s warmer out today than it has been lately, the tree’s leaves growing back in greener and fuller then last year. Spring always was her favorite time of year. The clock ticks in the background, reminding her of the fact he was running late. Normally he would have called and starts to fear the worst. Deciding to wait a bit longer, even though she can’t see anyone even driving up the street, the driveway stays empty. She called her friends first, maybe they knew what was up but no one has seen him today. Now she is worried something is wrong. Sitting down at the table near the window she watched the road again hoping to spot him. A few leaves blow across the street squirrels running up and down trees and birds singing, but no car. The ringing of the phone breaks through the silence startling her. What she heard when she answered is not what she was hoping for. A calm but slightly frazzled sounding voice spoke over the line telling something has happens and she needs to hurry.

The drive was quiet, her radio turned off because even the sound of the DJ was making her sad. Crying would only hinder her driving. Not even taking the time to check her car is locked, she hurried up to the front desk. The nurse gave her a sad smile, before leading her through an endless maze of hallways. The nurse is speaking, something about and accident, but she can’t make sense of the other women’s voice. Her chin quivers slightly as she walked into the room and tried to look strong. The nurse leaves them be and goes to sit by his bed side, griping his hand almost a little too tight. They talk, and talk for what seems like forever. Are they going to have two or three kids? A big house or a small one? She says they need a garden and he agrees.  

Time is running out and she knows it. Suddenly an idea pops into her heads and kissing him on the forehead she hurries’ to get the nurse. She asks if they can bring up the chaplain, and then goes to the married couple next door. Her eyes are watered down as she asks if she can borrow their rings for a moment. They agreed, and her eyes shine. Everyone laughed, and talked and just had a good time. She looked into his eyes, hand gripping his and started on her vows.

She finished her vows but the beeps are getting too slow, his voice is almost too low. Time is against them but he still has one last thing. The chaplain moves everyone back to give them some privacy. He smiles at her, eyes half shut and hand losing its grip. I love you forever; please just remember even if I’m not there, that I will love you forever and always.

Beep…

Beep……

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