To know you were leaving him was excruciating. He shattered.

His lover, best friend, and parent of his child were fading into memories. Memories that he cherished deeply. Ones he had kept closest to his heart.

You were the key to his heart. Now seeing you lay there, dying, he crumbled.

“I’ll love you... In this life, the next, and wherever I go, I’ll love you.”

Miguel held onto your hand firmly. He knew this day was coming, but never this soon. He didn’t want to say goodbye just yet.