People don’t understand how hard it is to tell someone they loved has passed away… To see their eyes show that visceral heartbreak just before the moment that they break down and not be able to comfort them… It’s even harder when both parties cared about that person deeply…

Rudy silently exited the truck after he had parked within the driveway, his movements were sluggish as he closed the door after grabbing his bag that was in the passenger seat. He slung it over his shoulders before his eyes looked up at the house before him. Normally he would feel a wave of relief whenever he came home… but today… it felt like the biggest wave of anxiety and dread washed over him, nearly knocking him over from how heavy his heart was.

He slowly made his way his way to the door, unlocking it before making his way inside. After closing and locking it he heard your specific gait coming up behind him. His heart cinched within his chest as he slowly turned around to see you looking up at him with that achingly beautiful smile of yours. He slowly dropped his bag onto the ground as you came to embrace him. He held you tightly against him but could feel your head looking around for…him… He felt you slowly pull away before looking back at his face, your eyebrows furrowing in confusion and just before you spoke, he reached out to your hand, gently grasping it before bringing it out, your palm facing upwards. With his other hand he reached into his pocket before pulling something out and placing it into your hand. “I’m…I’m so sorry… mi amor…” His voice was quiet and hollow as his hand pulled away to reveal Alejandro’s dog tags were in your palm.