Mother's Day

[kim_watkins]

This was my first Mother's Day without my child in six years

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[couch_tomato]

The holidays are always the worst, aren't they? We do celebrate Mother's Day in Croatia, although it usually comes earlier in the year. But like you said, it really wouldn't matter, there are reminders anyway.

I sincerely hope that you'll celebrate the next holiday with Leo.

[kim_watkins]

So far, aside from this, there has only been Easter. But I bought him an Easter basket just as I would have had he been here. Just in case. And I've bought him birthday presents too.

When he comes back you're invited to the party I might throw. Who knows, maybe I'll bring him to visit you in person. All I know is that I feel this need to get out of Boston, even though I can't leave now. But the place is stifling and full of memories and pain. The only reason I stay here is for him.

[couch_tomato]

That's definitely not a celebration I'd miss. I'd love to meet Leo. And if you still need to get out of Boston when he comes back, you guys should come to Chicago. It's as good a place as any to escape. Not that I'd know anything about that...Anyway, you're always welcome for a visit, anytime.

[kim_watkins]

Thank you, Luka. I just might take you up on your offer. I've talked to John and Sam too so it would be wonderful to actually meet you all. And I went to Chicago once when I was a teenager and I liked it a lot. I think... I think Leo would too.

[5min_freestyle]

*Appears out of nowhere in Kim's field of vision, turns to face away, drops pants, and moons Ms. Watkins , disappearing soon after, leaving only the sound of laughter behind--and a Martini to end all Martinis.

[kim_watkins]

*Kim stares at the empty space where Cupid had been, unaware at first that there's a martini in her hand. Then she does notice it and stares at that*

I knew I shouldn't have drank so much wine...

*She holds the martini up to Cupid's vanished form* Cheers!