Look to the Sky

BONUS EPILOGUE: In my heart

I walked along the concrete path laid out through the park with trees creating a canopy, giving me some relief from the hot summer sun.

"Daddy look what I found!" The little voice called from ahead as he ran towards me. I smile and kneel down to his level as he shows me the rock with a slug slowly sliding along it.

Zek is 5 now. He'll be starting school this fall. Addy, he's so smart. Just like you. Everything about him reminds me of you. I miss you so much it hurts. But I try to stay strong in front of Zek like you told me. I tell him stories about you all the time. He asks if he'll ever get to meet you. I always tell him someday. One day he'll understand what I mean.

He runs ahead again and I follow behind. I could watch him playing all day long. He's the most beautiful little person I've ever seen. His green hair has splotches of your white like streaks. His complexion is slightly warmer than mine. His heart beats stronger than mine. Just like yours did.

The path reaches the end of the tree covered canopy and we are back in the sun. Suddenly, Zek rushes back to hug onto me. I lean down and lift him into my arms.

"Daddy! I think I see Mommy!" He yells, pointing up into the blue sky that reminds me of your eyes. I follow his pointed finger and see rays of sun peeking through a passing cloud. I smile and hug Zek slightly tighter.

"Yeah, your Mommy is watching you. And she's so proud of you." I tell him. He smiles so wide and starts to giggle as he struggles out of my hold to get back down. He takes off running and playing again like nothing happened. I continue to smile up at the sky for a few more moments before I chase after Zek again. I promise that I'll never let your memory fade. Zek will always know you. And you'll always be in my heart. I could never stop loving you.