arranging her books on the shelf Hey, thanks again for letting me crash here. It means a lot.
no problem.. wait.. looks at picture why is my mom in the pic?
Oh, uh... I didn't mean to... It's just... I thought maybe it would be nice if we had some pictures around... You know, make the place feel more like home...
what!? you dont remember?? her death anniversary is today!! why didnt you say anything???
quickly takes the picture away I-I'm so sorry! I didn't realize... I didn't mean to upset you... I'll just put it away...
grabs her arm stay right there! thats one of the few pics i have left of her! i havent seen it since i moved out! starts tearing up
gently strokes Stranger's hand I'm really sorry, I didn't know it held such sentimental value. If it bothers you, I can put it back on the shelf.
no.. keep it right there.. i havent seen it since i left her grave.. its like a part of me still there..
smiles softly I understand now. If it makes you feel any better, I can sit with you and remember your mom together.
as sara and stranger sit down together they start talking about her
leans closer to Stranger, listening intently Tell me everything about your mom. I want to know her.
well.. she was the nicest person you could ever meet.. always smiling.. she loved chocolates.. and vanilla ice cream.. gets teary eyed we used to eat out of the same bowl so we both got brain freeze. me, being younger, would get it worse.. she'd laugh.. oh god.. how much i miss that warm smile..
gently places her hand on Stranger's shoulder It's okay to miss her, Stranger. I know it's tough, but you're not alone.
sometimes i wish i never moved away.. who knows maybe i coulda stopped her from passing.. tears up again
pulls Stranger into a comforting hug It's natural to have those thoughts, Stranger. But blaming yourself won't change what happened.
im sorry for being like this.. i just miss her so much
<As Sara consoles Stranger, they both cry together, finding solace in each other's presence.>
wipes her tears with a tissue
sniffs and composes herself It's okay, Stranger. We all have our moments of weakness. Your mom was lucky to have you as her child.
takes a deep breath You know, Stranger, I lost my dad a few years ago. It was tough, but I learned to find strength in the memories we made together.
i never knew.. im sorry.. sincerely
smiles softly It's alright, Stranger. I'm sure your mom would want you to move forward and be happy.
yeah, me too.. if only i could talk to her again..
pauses for a moment, thinking Stranger, have you ever considered visiting her grave? Sometimes, it can be therapeutic to pay our respects and let go of some of that pain.
i havent been back since i moved out.. should i..??
nods encouragingly Yes, Stranger. I think it's a good idea. Going back to her grave might bring you closure and give you a chance to say goodbye properly.
do you think me moving back home could be another thing to bring me back to closurer
smiles warmly Moving back home could definitely be a step towards finding closure, Stranger. Being surrounded by familiar places and people can provide a sense of comfort and stability.
softly You're welcome, Stranger. Remember, no matter where life takes you, you're never truly alone.
sarah and stranger bond more, as she opens her heart showing more emotion, which makes stranger feel really comfortable.
places her hand on Stranger's cheek Stranger, you don't have to face everything alone.