JUDE
"Thank you but," I am not accepted there, so I doubt you will be either. I am not ready for you to see me like that. I don't think I will ever be. "It is a closed family and close friends only funeral. Also, it's a really long way. Fifteen hours of flight. You all need rest."
"What we need and are saying is, we are here for you. If you need us to go with you, we will. Either way, we respect your decision, or we are here for you, always," Rin says as he cups my cheek, and I nod.
"Thank you guys, I think I need to go alone, though. I will be back in three days. Then you can pamper me all you want," I try joking, and it works.
"When you come back, we will hold a memorial for her, and you can tell us all about her. We will be here with you," Rex says, puppy eyes looking at me.
