Since a lot of what happens in *The Space Between* mirrors real-life events for TT, although I mixed in plenty of fiction too, I realised something big was missing. In October 2009, Gary’s father passed away, but I didn’t want to write about that. Even though this is fiction and Gary’s unlikely to ever see it, it just didn’t feel right to include something so personal. It’s the same reason I didn’t feel comfortable writing a stillbirth for Anna—it hit too close to Gary’s real life, and honestly, it just felt too... ick for me. That’s why I chose SIDS instead.
I always knew there would be a tragedy for them. Even when I was planning this sequel before 2012 (yes, this story has been in my head for that long lol), I had it in mind. So, I decided to take a different approach to deal with death, but it’s still going to be sad. I completely understand if some of you find those chapters difficult to read. I don’t expect anyone to go through something they’re uncomfortable with—that’s definitely not my intention. But at the same time, I need to write it down and get it out, or it will drive me mad (which it’s been doing for the last 15 years, lol). Honestly, this fictional couple has lived in my brain for so long, they almost feel real!
