Gift Of Love

"Goodnight, my love."

He'd sleep peacefully, and now I think I'll be able to as well. It's time.

I picked up the check and note, tore them into confetti and dropped the bits of paper into the embers. I paused for one last glance at Jeff, at peace, at last.

And made one final trip to the medicine cabinet to prepare for my own journey into peace.

It's time.