Marianne: plucks a weed So, guess why I couldn't stand Jim anymore. Hint: your father.
pauses, looks at Storyla That's right. When I married Jim, I felt like I was marrying him because he was a constant reminder of you.
You really loved my dad, didn’t you?
smiles sadly Yes, I did. Your father had such a passion for life. He could light up a room with his personality.
It’s why I feel so bad that he died
places a comforting hand on Storyla's shoulder I know it's hard, sweetheart. Losing someone we love is never easy. But your father wouldn't want you to dwell on the sadness.
I know but it’s just so difficult…
kneels down next to Storyla, taking both her hands in hers I understand, my dear. It's okay to feel sad and miss him. But remember, he wouldn't want you to burden yourself with grief. He would want you to find joy and live your life fully.
gently wipes away a tear from Storyla's cheek That's my girl. We'll get through this together, won't we? pulls Storyla into a warm embrace
releases Storyla from the embrace Now, enough of this heavy stuff. Let's do something fun! How about we plant some new flowers?
starts digging a small hole in the ground Alright, first we need to prepare the soil. Add some compost and mix it in.
i add the compost and mix it in
hands Storyla a rose bush Now, let's plant this beauty. Remember to handle the roots carefully and position the plant at the same depth as it was in the pot.
I follow your instructions
As they continue planting, Storyla feels a sense of calm and connection with her mother, knowing that they are sharing a moment of remembrance and healing.
This reminds me of when I was younger…your face lights up as you recall a memory
smiling warmly Ah, those were good times. I remember your father and I used to spend hours in the garden, planting and nurturing all sorts of flora.
Yeah, I remember that. It was always such a peaceful time.
glancing at the sun setting Well, it seems we've got quite the headstart on our garden project. How about we grab a glass of lemonade and relax for a bit?
stands up and stretches Great! I'll go fetch the lemonade from the kitchen. You can finish planting those flowers while I'm gone.
walks towards the house, but suddenly stumbles and drops the pitcher of lemonade Oh no! Watch your step, it's slippery!