My Son Left Me Alone at the Bakery Until the Business Account Was Suddenly Locked

So I told him the truth.

Not yet.

He nodded, and his eyes filled.

I figured.

I need to trust the quiet around me, I said. And I don’t yet.

I understand.

I hope you do.

He turned to go, then stopped at the door.

Mom?

Yes.

I’m sorry about the scone note.

Of everything he could have said, that one nearly finished me.

I laughed. Once. Not because it was funny. Grief continue reading …