He Cried When I Died
That was the last straw that broke him down in tears.
"Why? Rosanne, why does it have to be you?
"Get up! Get up and fight me like you always do… Call my name one more time… I-I swear I won't get mad anymore… I never wanted you dead.
"Why do you have to do this to me? You're all I have left, Rosie.
"I'm so sorry. Just don't leave me alone. Please… just open your eyes."
That version of Nathan, who used to love me so dearly, was finally back. I finally heard every word I'd longed to hear, but I could no longer answer.