Today was Renee’s afternoon to visit, and Lily had been dying all night in anticipation of their playtime. She grabbed the pitcher of iced tea, and Renee picked up the two glasses on the counter. They walked out to one of Lily’s favorite places on all the property, her grandmother’s swing. “Did they find the other driver?” Renee asked Lily as they sat down, each digging their toes into the grass to get the motion swaying. “No, not that I’m aware of. Can we just play today? I don’t think I can—” Renee turned Lily’s cheek with her slender fingers. “We know how much he meant to you. Tony and I both want you to know we’re here for you. If you need anything, all you have to do is call.” The hot sting of tears welled up in Lily’s eyes. She missed Nicholas terribly, but the sentiment that she had friends who cared so deeply was comforting. “He was so young,” she whispered. Renee kissed Lily’s forehead. “Yes, he was. Very handsome with a wonderful laugh too,”
