Racing heart, hands trembling, we reach the point of no return… The words cannot be unsaid, the tears cannot be uncried… The depth of emotion swirling in my gut causes me to stop… I reach across the great divide of our fear and my hand caresses your face… You’re so perfect in who you are, your very being the reason for my existence… Your eyes meet mine and a solitary tear rolls to hit the floor… Tearful smile, last embrace… Footsteps out the door… Dying slowly with each step, life drains from my core…