But I would never ask her to become him.
Neither would Violet.
Mark had been here.
He had been loved.
He was still missed.
That was enough.
Cecelia did not have to carry the weight of proving it.
She was free to become entirely herself.
Disclaimer: This fictional story is inspired by situations from everyday life. Names, characters, businesses, and locations are created for storytelling purposes, and any resemblance to actual people or events is coincidental.