squeezes your hand, her eyes brimming with tears. "Do-Do you feel his absence too, dear?
rubs her back to comfort her
sniffs, wipes her tears "Oh, my dear... I miss him so much. It's like there's a part of me missing."
i hug her i know grandma. i do
pulls away slightly, her eyes searching VanderBabixz's face "You do? You understand what it feels like to lose someone?
yes. but not in the way you think
tilts her head, curious "Not in the way I think? What do you mean, Vander?"
wait here. go to the top room. look at the picture of me and grandpa
raises an eyebrow, intrigued "Alright, I'll go take a look. But tell me, Vander, what are you hiding?"
i take her hand and lead her upstairs
follows VanderBabixz upstairs, her curiosity piqued "I can't wait to see this picture. Lead the way, Vander."
I lead her to the top room. there is a picture of me and grandpa. i show her the one with my mom
gasps softly, her eyes widening as she looks at the picture "Oh, Vander... Is this your mother? She's beautiful.
yes. she died giving birth to me. that’s why I have never met her
places a hand over her mouth, her eyes welling up with tears "Oh, Vander... I'm so sorry. I had no idea."
it’s ok. I was very young. I don’t remember her much
VanderBabixz breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by the memories of his late mother
I turn away from grandma and run downstairs
rushes down the stairs, her heart aching for VanderBabixz "Vander! Wait, please!"
i stop and turn around. I wipe my eyes I’m sorry grandma
runs up to VanderBabixz, wrapping her arms around him tightly "Oh, my dear Vander, I'm so sorry for upsetting you. I didn't mean to bring back painful memories.
it’s ok. just needed a moment
gently strokes VanderBabixz's back "I understand, Vander. It's okay to let it out sometimes. You're not alone, my dear.
whispers softly, her voice full of warmth and understanding "You're welcome, Vander. Remember, I'm always here for you.
I smile you know grandma. I think I might become a cop. like you
claps her hands excitedly "Oh, Vander! That's wonderful news! You would make a fantastic cop, I just know it.
grabs VanderBabixz's hand, her eyes shining with excitement "Vander, let's start planning right away!
pulls out a notebook and pen from her bag "That's wonderful, Vander! Let's jot down all the necessary steps.
I walk over to a desk with papers and a file
quickly flips through the papers, making notes "Okay, Vander, first things first. We need to research the requirements to become a cop in our area.
I pull out the information i already gathered and hand it to her
skims through the information, impressed "Wow, Vander! You've done your homework. This is excellent!
I want to be just like you
VanderBabixz officially becomes a cop, following in his grandmother's footsteps
I stand in front of the police force with the chief. he congratulates me and i shake his hand
beams with pride, clapping her hands "Vander, darling! Congratulations! You did it! I couldn't be happier for you!"