“I’m ready to put my toes in the sea,” she whispered, and there was a tear running down her cheek that took my breath. “Let’s get another tick on the wall.” “Let’s go,” Logan said, and my awe doubled to see him so steady in his pain as he prepared his mum for the final few paces. We took off our shoes and cast them onto the sand, and I helped Jackie up from her chair along with Logan. We supported her, holding her weight through every step she took. Her eyes were on the sea, resolve insanely firm to walk her own path, even so close to her last goodbye. I never ever wanted that walk to end. I’d
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