A Goodbye That’s Long Overdue

Kelly

 

I grip Aiden’s hand tighter as we walk down the hallway, past closed doors and nurses who barely glance at us. His fingers clutch mine, his other hand curled into a fist at his side.  

I wonder if he’s nervous. If he regrets coming. Because I do.  

I swallow hard as we stop outside Anderson’s room. The door is slightly ajar, but I don’t move. Aiden looks up at me, uncertain. His dark eyes are searching, waiting for me to give him permission to go inside.  

I force myself to nod. “Are you ready?” 

He hesitates, then nods back. I push the door open....