“Dad… My Back Hurts So Bad I Can’t Sleep. Mom Told Me Not to Tell You.” I Had Just Walked In From a Business Trip

I cried later.

Privately.

I never told her that hug represented progress.

It was hers.

Not a milestone for my grief.

PART 53 — SARAH MEETS BUSTER

During a supervised visit, Lily insisted Sarah meet the dog.

Buster loved everyone indiscriminately.

He launched himself at Sarah.

She almost fell over.