“I’m gonna miss the hell out of you.” I wanted to smile but couldn’t. “I’ll be home before you know it.” He shook his head. “If you think I’m waiting until Thanksgiving to hold you in my arms again, you’ve lost your damn mind.” His calloused thumbs caressed my face. “First weekend I have off from work, I’ll be there.” Once again, tears fell from my eyes. “Promise?” “I swear it.”
