⁎𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔗𝔯𝔲𝔱𝔥 𝔇𝔬𝔢𝔰𝔫'𝔱 𝔍𝔲𝔰𝔱 𝔙𝔞𝔫𝔦𝔰𝔥⁎

𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚛𝚝𝚢 𝚝𝚠𝚘 : 𝙸'𝚕𝚕 𝚆𝚊𝚒𝚝 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝚈𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝙻𝚘𝚟𝚎

𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞

"I-I guess I never wanted to think about it."

"You've been suffering for six years, and it's only natural to want to hold on to something, anything, that feels like he's still here with you. But the truth is, he's always been a part of you. You carry him in your heart and in your memories. And now, you carry him in your daughter too. You may not feel it right now, but someday soon, you'll look at Rose and see him looking back at you. You'll see him in her smile, her laugh, her eyes. And when that day comes, you'll know that he's still here with you, guiding you and loving you from afar."

"Do you think that the plane is still out there?" I asked, my voice barely audible. "Do you think we'll ever find out what happened?"

Thomas considered my question for a moment before responding. "I don't know, but I think it's important to focus on what you can control. You can't change the past, but you can change your perspective. You can choose to remember the good times and celebrate his life, instead of dwelling on the loss. And as for finding out what happened to the plane, well, there are people who are working tirelessly to solve that mystery. You're not alone in your search for answers."

"Thank you," I said softly, feeling a sense of peace wash over me. I knew that Thomas was right. I couldn't change the past, but I could change how I chose to move forward. I could focus on the love that I shared with my husband, and the love that I have for my daughter. And maybe, just maybe, someday I would find the answers I was searching for.

"Oh prepare to land Miss Eilish," the captain announced over the intercom. "We'll be landing at LaGuardia in just a few minutes. Please make sure your seat backs and tray tables are in their full upright and locked position."

As I heard those familiar words, I felt a wave of nostalgia wash over me. New York had always been a special place for me and Jesse. It was where we had our first date, where we had celebrated our engagement, and where we had honeymooned. The city had seen so many of our happiest moments, and now, as I looked out the window at the sprawling skyline, I couldn't help but wonder what the future held for me.

The plane touched down on the runway, and I breathed a sigh of relief as we finally came to a stop. I glanced around, taking in the bustling activity of the airport. There were people everywhere, all moving with a sense of purpose and determination. It made me feel a bit overwhelmed, but also oddly hopeful. Perhaps this was the start of a new chapter for me, a chance to begin again, with Henry.

I gathered my things, making sure to have everything I needed for my stay in New York. The city had so much to offer, from world-famous museums to beautiful parks and historic landmarks. As I exited the plane, I felt a sense of anticipation building inside me.

My phone rang and it was Henry. "Hey did you land yet?"

"Just got off the plane," I said, trying to sound more confident than I felt. "I'm about to make my way through customs."

"Okay, great. Rose and Alex are wrecking your mansion here. They're already missing you." Henry chuckled, his voice gentle and reassuring.

"Henry, look, I- I know this isn't something I should talk to you on the phone. But I really hope I didn't lead you on with what we did." I said and cut the call, not wanting to know his reaction. I walked through the floors of the airport, my phone kept buzzing in my pocket but I ignored it. Maybe I should just let him think that I wasn't interested. It would be easier for both of us.

The customs line moved slowly, but I didn't mind. I had time to gather my thoughts and prepare myself for whatever awaited me in New York. As I finally reached the front of the line, the customs agent smiled warmly at me. "Welcome back to New York, Miss Eilish. Have a nice trip?"