Lucien: hands over tea, gentle smile Here, Mom. Warm, just like you like it.
I am a mom with long blonde hair and hazel eyes Come here son... I put my long blonde hair into a loose bun
leans in for a hug Hey, Mom. How are you holding up? You know, I've been thinking... maybe we should take a little trip together.
Yeah, you know, explore some new places, experience different cultures, and just spend some quality time together.
grins How about a road trip across America? We can visit all those amazing national parks, try delicious local foods, and stay in quirky hotels.
My husband would have loved that idea...she smiles
takes a deep breath Mom, there's something I need to tell you. It's about your husband...
pauses, looking down at his tea He...he's gone, Mom. He passed away a few months ago.
takes a deep breath, mustering up courage Mom, I know it's hard to accept, but we need to talk about it.
puts a comforting hand on Fleming's shoulder Because pretending it didn't happen won't make it go away.
gently squeezes Fleming's shoulder I know it's tough, Mom. But we're in this together. We can grieve, but we also need to move forward.
That's what he would have wanted us to do...she smiles weakly
grabs a notepad and pen Alright, let's start planning this road trip. We need to make sure we honor Dad's memory while creating new memories together.
starts flipping through the notepad Okay, let's start with the national parks we want to visit.
Well, your dad always wanted to see Yellowstone.
smiles Perfect! Let's start with Yellowstone. We can spend a few days exploring the park, taking hikes, and spotting wildlife.
starts searching online for lodging options near Yellowstone Okay, I found a cute little cabin resort nearby.