Flawbulous by Shana Burton

Author:Shana Burton [Burton, Shana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Published: 2014-09-05T16:00:00+00:00

Later that afternoon Charles found Sullivan in Christian’s half-decorated Noah’s Ark themed nursery, staring out the window.

“Some more flowers were just delivered,” he told her. “They’re from some of my family members up north.”

“That’s nice,” she responded drily.

“Charity still with Lawson and Simon?”

Sullivan nodded. “They should be back around eight, but Lawson asked if Charity could sleep over. Apparently, the kids are having a blast.”

“That’s good. I’m glad she’s having a good time. How about you and me doing the same? You know, it’s been a while since I’ve taken my lovely wife out. How about we take one of those dinner cruises you like?”

Sullivan turned her nose up at the idea. “A dinner cruise in November?”

“Yes, if that dinner cruise is in Aruba!” He strode up behind his wife and wrapped his arms around her. “Why don’t we get Charity first thing in the morning and take off for a few days to get away from this sadness for a while? I think a change of scenery would do us a world of good.”

“Do you really think a day at the beach is gonna make me forget that my son died three weeks ago?”

“No, but it’s important for us to remember that there’s still plenty to be thankful for. Christian will always be in our hearts, but it’s time to start the healing process.”

“What you really mean is that it’s time to move on, don’t you?”

“I think it’s time to honor our son’s memory by embracing life, not focusing on death. We still have each other, and we still have Charity. We’ve got a good life, Sullivan. We can’t lose sight of that. I think staying here, especially in this room, will only keep reminding you of what we lost.”

“This room is all I have left of my child. Being in here makes me feel closer to him.”

“But I don’t think that’s healthy. That’s why . . .” Charles took a deep breath. “That’s why I’m calling some people out to come and redo this whole room.”

Sullivan whipped her head around to face him. “What?”

“Sweetheart, we can’t leave this room set up for a baby who’s never coming home. I was thinking of fixing it up as a studio for you so you can start back doing your artwork. I think it’ll be good for you to start painting again.”

“How many coats of paint do you think it’ll take to cover up losing our child? Why are you so bound and determined to pretend like Christian never happened?” Sullivan shook her head. “This room is staying just like it is, Charles. Stop trying to erase our son.”

“That’s not what I’m doing. I don’t want to erase him. I want to save you.”

“You mean like you did after the accident? You’re a pastor, but that doesn’t give you the right to play God! You didn’t have to let them take my baby. You could’ve saved him!”

“Then I would’ve lost you.”

“And? I would’ve laid down my life for the life of my son.

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