“Hugh, I need you to listen to me.” Turning me in her arms, my mother held my shoulders as she spoke. “I need you to be brave, okay?” Blinking the tears away, I nodded. “I will.” “I need you to do everything I tell you. No matter what, son.” Sniffling, I offered her another nod. “I will.” “I need to help your father now, and I need you to look after your sister, okay?” I choked out a sob and nodded in understanding.
He truly had to grow up so fast and always did it with a brave face and I will forever love him for it
