Room B12

Two Weeks

WEDGIE:

Its been the better part of 2 weeks since Alan died. Tedi has been trying her best to continue day to day life. But it hasnt been the easiest for any of us. Roby has been down. But not extremely. But when one persons down were all bound to be down.

Its been rough. Really rough. Tedi has taken this all the worst. But I really cant blame her. I understand in a way. Because I lost my son. We donated his body to science and we had him cremated. I ordered a necklace for Tedi with Alans ashes inside.

We ordered a grave stone for Alan. I thought it may help her in a way. We have yet to move to the new house. Tedi is not ready yet. Today the necklace and ashes came in while Tedi was at the studio. The necklace was very beautiful and had Alan ingraved on it.

I waited and waited till Tedi finially came in the door around 5 pm. She came in got a glass of water and sat down on the couch right beside me. We stayed silent for a minute. "Its gonna be okay." I told her. "I know." She said with frown on her face.

She looked at the box on the coffee table. Our sons ashes inside. "What that?" She asked. "Alan." Is all I said. She took a long slow deep breathe. "Okay." She said. "So I got a gravestone ordered. Its in Missouri in Butterfield where we first met. I just thought it may help.

We leave in 7 next months cause you got meetings and stuff and you need to say goodbye." I said. "Its sounds perfect." She said with a smile. "I also got you something. So you always have him with you." I said and I handed the smaller box to her. She grabbed it then opened it. She took a long look at it. A tear rolled down her face and landed on her old red tshirt.

"Thank you." Is all she said. I pulled her into a hug. We sat there as she cried a few more tears. She then put the necklace on. "Alan is in a better place." I said. "I know. I just wish he was here. I never thought I could love something so much." she said. "I know. We could always have more kids. We can never replace Alan but that doesnt mean we stop living." I said trying to sound as nice as possible.