Don't Go Before I Do

Richard

It had been two months and they tested Paul again. There still was no brain activity. They made the choice to make me say goodbye. So, I did.

"Paul, I love you and I always will. I am going to miss you. I feel this is my fault."

I kissed him and left. I didn't look back I text the others. I told them that we all had to go separate ways. That Paul wasn't going to make it. That I had enjoyed all these years.

I got several calls from the hospital but, I didn't answer them. I knew what they wanted. I told them to let Till and Schneider handle the arrangements for the funeral. They both tried to call me and I didn't answer them as well.
I went to my desk and sat down. I found something on my desk. I read the card. Happy anniversary to a great husband. I realized the day I truly lost Paul was our anniversary. I opened the gift it was a chain necklace. It looked like his. I put it on. I was going to miss him. I found a slouchy hat. It was black and I put it on as well.

I walked over to Paul's office. I then found his phone and turned it on. He didn't have it with him that day. I took a picture of myself with it. I then picked up one of Paul's black les Paul guitars and started playing.

I then found another gift he had for me and I opened it. I had found it was a blue camera. It automatically developed pictures.
I took the guitar some clothes and the camera. Also Paul's phone and left. I dropped his phone off with Oliver. Then I left for America to work with Emigrate.