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Liam's POV

"Liam it's time to go." I heard Selena say.

"I'll be out there in a minute."

I lifted my hands from the edges of the coffin. I took his teddy bear from my hand and place it on top of his casket. I looked down at the encrusted words in the stone. Ethan James Payne. My eyes began to water at the sight. I pulled the sleeve of my dress shirt to wipe it away. I sniffles for a while. My legs were wobbly and weak, I couldn't stand up. My hands began to shake, and I couldn't control myself.

"I'm sorry Ethan."

I said in the bravest voice I could. The memories of when I first met him came into my mind. How he would always call me 'Wiam'. I traced my fingers around the border of the casket. I bowed my head down and sobbed even more.

"It's okay Wiam." Ethan's voice said.

"Ethan?" Something was pulling on my leg.

"Ethan?" I turned around.

"Wiam!" He jumped into my arms.

"Ethan." My eyes glistened.

"I'm happy Wiam." He looked at me.

"I hope you always will be, Buddy." I kissed his cheek.

"Wiam."

"Yes Ethan."

"I miss you." He dug his head into my shoulder.

"I know Buddy, I miss you even more." I squeezed him close.

"Ethan, it's time to go." We both turned to face my Mom.

"Grandma!" Ethan said.

"Mom?"

She came closer to me and caressed my cheek. Her clothes were a cream white. Her feet never really showed. Her hair was long and shiny, like her skin. Never mind shiny, she was glowing. Her smile was beautiful. Her worries were gone. Her life is peaceful. She grabbed my hand and squeezed it, kissing my forehead.

"My boy." Her eyes smiled at me.

"I miss you dearly." She picked up Ethan.

"I'll see you soon." Her legs began to walk, holding Ethan.

"I love you Mom." I managed to say.

"I love you too." She waved back.

"I WUV YOU WIAM!" Ethan said.

I watched as the two both walked along. My eyelids hid my pupils, just to reveal them. Ethan was in his bed. I touched the little bear. A smile was planted on my face, knowing that Ethan is safe.

"Liam?" I heard Harry come in.

"Yes."

"Baby call."

I turned around to see my nephew, Johnny. Harry handed him to me, making his sniffles go away. I kissed his cheek, as I tossed him in the air, causing him to laugh. I brought him down and tickled his little stomach.

"Who misses Uncle Liam?" I continued to tickle him.

"Who misses Uncle Liam?" He laughed louder.

"Huh Johnny? Who missed their Uncle Liam?" I tossed him one last time.

"Okay okay, don't want to hurt him." Ariana said.

"Hey sis, looking beautiful as always."

"Not so bad yourself." I chuckled at her compliment.

We all walked out of the crypt and through the next doors to the future. I looked back one last time, as I saw Ethan and Mom stains there. I waved at them, thy waved back. I continued on with the walk. When I made it to the car I sat in the back, as usual, being the helpful Uncle that I am. The 2-month old fell asleep in my arms, as I was feeling the same. I closed my eyes and began to dream. Dreaming of tomorrow. Dreaming of Ethan.