This weekend’s snippet is from my latest work in progress (so is an unedited first draft), Fleeting Moments. This is a free holiday ficlet and will be available on my website mid-December.
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Jerry continued running his fingers through the auburn strands, wishing he could take away Matthew’s pain. It had been a hard year as Matthew tried to come to terms with his mother’s dementia and her rapid decline, and he hated watching the emotional toll it was taking. Matthew was an only child for God’s sake, and the pressure of making decisions for his mother’s care had fallen squarely on his shoulders. Plus, when she wasn’t around anymore, Matthew wouldn’t have anyone left. No family.
No, that isn’t true. He has me.
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Have a great weekend and happy reading!
Nic xx
Aw, poor Matthew. Sounds like “It had been a hard year” might be putting it lightly. 🙁
I think he’s got some hard times ahead too. But at least he has Jerry. 🙂
Sad, yet very sweet.
Thank you.
Ouch. Sad situation.
And all too common unfortunately. I know so many people having to deal with this sort of situation.
Oh, that last line. <3
Very sad, very really.
It is 🙁
What a sad situation. But that last line. <3