... Before a different kind of fear and panic settle in. Sheer relief too, and that overwhelming feeling of grief comes right back up to surface again as her death passes through his mind.

Tears are already forming in his eyes, and he's not sure if he should run to her, avoid touching her out of fear that she'll vanish, or run away. But he can't make a decision, and he hasn't moved.

"M-mom... you're back."