Part II continued.
“Mom, I forgot Sly at that place that I went to yesterday. Can you go get him?”
“I can't, I have to go to work in an hour, and you’re going to school, so don’t even think about it”
“Who's Sly?” Warner asked as he finished his breakfast
Colette felt bad for having punished Reese for a week so she offered to help later, “We can go look for him together, but after school”
Reese felt better knowing they would go back for Sly later. This time hearing the school bus arrive outside, Colette watched to make sure he got on the bus this time.
Reese was focused on returning for Sly it was all he thought about. Unfortunately when he returned with his mother, they couldn’t find him.
“I’m sorry honey, someone must’ve come here and taken him.”
Reese frowned, “I know it’s not what you wanted but think of the fun memories you had together. Remember he wasn’t what you wanted in the first place? Then suddenly you really loved playing with him. You still have those”
Reese wasn’t sure how the memories would make it any better but he appreciated his mom's help.
Next week had come and Reese had managed to move on from Sly but he still missed his friend. Colette was sure visiting Chestnut Ridge would be a perfect distraction for him. Their aunts were celebrating Bailey’s birthday and they were all invited. Bailey immediately ran up to hug Reese,
“Aww hi Bailey! Thanks for inviting me to your birthday party tomorrow” Her hug felt special
“Mama, come my friends" Bailey told Alexis as she was lifted in the air
Reese realized how his cousin doesn’t have other kids around to play with, and Cris was still too young to fully play with her. It gave him an idea.
Walking over to Cristobal, he noticed him upset, “What’s wrong Cris? Don’t be sad”
Colette watched as Reese comforted his cousin
He gave him a kiss on the forehead.
Colette picked up Cristobal and got him a change of clothes from his mother. Changing him into more suitable clothing he was much more content. She returned to her boys.
“Mom! Can you help me get a present for Bailey?” Reese tried asking discreetly
“Oh, what are you thinking of getting her? You’re not going to say that raccoon video game you wanted and just keep it for yourself, right?”
“No, can you buy a stuffed animal or friend for her? That way she can have a friend, like how I had with Sly”
Colette thought on it for a second, “…That’s not a bad idea Reese”
Reese began to understand what his mother told him about the memories he had with Sly. Although he was gone, he knew they would be forever friends. He wishes Bailey could have a forever friend like he had
Fin
BlueSeaWaves Such a great heartwarming ending! I thought I already commented on this, but maybe because I read it outside the home and don't have time to comment thoroughly.
I knew that this last chapter of the event would bring tears for most stories, and this one is the same! Kids have to move on!
But I love that your story brings the growing-up moment to Reese. He becomes big brother when he meets his younger cousins. Kissing on the forehead is one of the most impressive moments here! (I haven't had a big family with various generations, so I didn't know this interaction existed!)
Then the idea of an imaginary friend is sent to the next generation! But we all can have our own Forever Friend!
Then the idea of an imaginary friend is sent to the next generation!
Thank you, yes this part made it all the better for me ☺️
