Love Comes In Different Forms, Including Cats ?

Chapter 3 : The Depression Phase

It had been 3 months since Cassidy's death. And Demetrius was a mess. His parents were worried, his friends were worried, even his dogs were worried. Demetrius barely came out of his room, and barely ate either. He lost a ton of weight, and always looked tired and helpless. This particular day, he was cooped up in his room, when his mom came in
"Honey ? Dinner is ready..." Sasha said in a worried tone. Her son hadn't eaten much, and it was worrying her. She approached him cautiously, not wanting to startle him, and sat next to him on the bed and placed a gentle hand on his shoulder
"Sweetie ? Are you alright ?" She didn't want to push him to his limit, but seeing him like this broke her heart.
"I'm...I'm fine..." Demetrius replied, his voice tired and strained from all the crying he did the past 3 months. Sasha's heart strings snapped, and she felt her heart sink to her stomach.
"Honey...please...you need to eat..." she gently squeezed his shoulder in reassurance. Demetrius had never used to open up to his mother that much, but now, it felt right to do so.
"I just...I just miss...I miss her..." Demetrius' voice cracked, his voice turned high pitched as if he were about to cry. Sasha, sensing her son's melancholia, brought him into a gentle hug. He was a bit startled by the sudden affection, but when he felt her arms around him, he sobbed quietly.
"I know dear, I miss her too" Sasha's voice quivered as she spoke, holding Demetrius close.
"Here...this might cheer you up..." she handed him a box with a warm smile on her face. Demetrius, confused and a little skeptical (he hates surprises), took the box...and when he opened it...

He could have sworn he nearly dropped the box when he saw what was inside.