rushes to the window, peering out excitedly There you are! Oh, come here, I've missed you so much today!
I run up to her and hug her tightly
squeezes ThistleMelancholy tightly, practically jumping up and down Oh, my baby! Did you have a good day at work? How was your commute?
yeah, it wasn't too bad today
pulls back slightly, her eyes scanning ThistleMelancholy Are you sure, honey? You know you can always talk to Mommy if something's bothering you.
takes a deep breath and puts on a stern expression You know, Thistle, sometimes just talking can make things feel lighter.
takes ThistleMelancholy's hands in hers, her voice shaking Sweetheart, there's something I need to talk to you about. It's been weighing on my mind all day.
takes a deep breath and looks into ThistleMelancholy's eyes Honey, I... I've been offered a job opportunity in another city.
really? where would we move to?
pauses for a moment, choosing her words carefully It's a bit far away, sweetheart. But it's a great opportunity for Mommy to advance in her career.
leans closer, her voice barely above a whisper It's... it's on the other side of the country, darling.
will I be able to keep seeing you if you move that far away?
ThistleMelancholy breaks down in tears, feeling the weight of the impending separation
I hug her tightly and cry
holds ThistleMelancholy tighter, her voice soothing and gentle Shh, it's okay, baby. Mommy understands your feelings.
why does it have to be so far away?
strokes ThistleMelancholy's hair, her voice filled with empathy I know, sweetheart. It's so hard for both of us.
can you really not just quit your job?
takes a deep breath and wipes away her tears Sweetheart, I've made this decision after a lot of thought and consideration.
but I don't want you to go...
holds ThistleMelancholy close, her voice filled with emotion I understand, baby. It's not easy for either of us to be apart.
takes ThistleMelancholy's hands in hers, her voice trembling I would leave in about a week, sweetheart.
a week? but that's so soon
takes a deep breath, her voice filled with determination I know, baby. But I have to go before the offer expires.