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Jay Wilcox's avatar

"At some point, Jack felt as if he was standing too, and in his arms was his adult son, experienced with age and happiness and his own sorrow. Justin’s small arms seemed to grow around him. They had lifted a wife over a threshold, shoveled snow out of a driveway, and carried a baby car seat. The hands at the ends of them had changed diapers and fixed faulty light switches and broken toys."

This paragraph is especially well written. Damn. I read the whole dream sequence and ending with my mouth agape, and the relief is so, so real.

Bravo, man. I love the backdrop of Bigfoot juxtaposed with trauma and healing. Very well done

Andrew Thomas's avatar

Thanks so much for sticking through to the end and for all the nice comments along the way!

Jay Wilcox's avatar

My pleasure! I’m still thinking about that ending

Happy Nielsen's avatar

The ending was perfect 🥹 what a wild ride, I’m so glad you finally decided to share this with the world. So heartwarming despite the horror. An excellent depiction of grief and how to live through it 💚

Andrew Thomas's avatar

😭 Again, thanks so much.

Hylia Corvidae's avatar

This was an excellent, emotional story. I really enjoyed reading this and the ending 😊

Andrew Thomas's avatar

Thanks so much for reading! I really appreciate you taking the time and I’m glad you liked it. ❤️

Melanie Singer's avatar

Loved this! Such a great balance of grief, love, fear, and adventure woven together with beautiful and clever imagery.

Andrew Thomas's avatar

Thanks so much for reading and supporting me!

Marilyn Bogle's avatar

Wonderful story Andrew! You really captured the range of emotions a parent would feel after losing his wife and child. I look forward to reading more of your work. Kudos!

Andrew Thomas's avatar

Appreciate this so much! Thanks for reading 😊

Sharon Foster's avatar

Love it! 💓 Well-done!!

Andrew Thomas's avatar

Thanks for supporting me through all of this. ❤️

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Andrew Thomas's avatar

Thank you and thanks for reading!