Vanessa Huggins

Seeing her brother was a happy surprise. She had felt her family drift apart over the weeks, months, and now years since her husband’s death. He was really the glue that held everyone together, as he organized events, and handled all the details that she felt far too overwhelmed to manage.

As Jonathan pushed his way in, Vanessa held her emotions in check, trying to go over her own internal to-do list regarding this event. It was difficult for her, but she promised herself that she wouldn’t get overly emotional.

Bringing her daughter into the living room where everyone had gathered, she took note of the empty carafe sitting on the coffee table. Grabbing it and heading into the kitchen, she took a deep breath. “I can do this…”

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