Chapter Ten

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Lately, I've discovered the universe wants to be noticed more than ever. Sometimes, humans notice it's beauty, how a single galaxy can sustain hundreds upon hundreds of lives. Other times, it is noticed in the worst way possible. It kills our loved ones, makes them die and reduce to nothing but ash and a memory, leaving those who cared to grieve their absence. Then eventually, it kills the people that were left with nothing but the times they spent while the deceased were still breathing.

As I hear my baby boy scream and tell me that he is going to be alright and have a good and long life, as the machines around me beep and the nurses and doctors move with a newfound determination, as my breathing gets shallower and my eyes get heavy, I finish my epiphany.

This cycle will forever continue.

AUTHOR'S NOTE
okay, so this was the second last chapter. I know! I'm sad too but it's been an amazing journey so far and I can't tell you how faithful I am for our little infinity. last chapter I said there was a little tid bit and that was that Joshua Augustus Waters was born on August 24. John Green was born on August 24! ZodiacCharm got it first so this chapter is dedicated to her! one more chapter and I'm done!

Zzz Claire

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