The Necklace That Returned With His Voice

folded more carefully than the rest and tucked into the side, had my name on it.

My breath caught in my throat.

I opened it slowly, hands trembling so much the paper almost slipped.

“Mom,” it began. “If you’re reading this, I probably didn’t get the chance to say all the things I wanted. So here they are…”

It was a goodbye letter. One he never intended continue reading …