She leaned over and kissed him goodbye.
Goodbye forever.

Gingerly placing a hand to his lips,
He watched her disappear into the building.

Forever.

He didn't understand at first,
Though she promised that he would.

A ball of fire;
Racing toward his parked car;
Collapse.

Breath caught in his throat,
Stomach knotted,
He picked up his cellular.

"There's no one I'd rather have backing me up..."

He understood.

11/04/2005