A Promise Unburied

Cleo swallowed hard, knowing Maura was in pain. No one there was spared from the grief. Cleo gave her a gentle reminder, "If you can't take it anymore, just let us know."

Maura nodded and began the slow climb up the steps, leaning on her cane, doing her best not to slow anyone down as she limped her way up.

Finally, she reached the grave. Maura lowered her head and gently put away her black umbrel