Chapter 408

• “Dad,” I whisper and instantly the tears block my voice. “I wish you could be here today, Dad… and I know you would be if you could.” Bridget’s bottom lip starts to tremble and I pause again. “I just wanted to thank you… for everything. For bringing me into this world… for showing me what true love was by the way you loved Mum… and for saving my life. For never leaving me in that room alone. I know it was you who saved me.” The lump gets really big in my throat and I hesitate. Mum sobs out loud, unable to hold it in any longer. “My dream has come true, Dad. He loves me and today I am marrying him.” I sob as I start to ugly-cry. “Your empty seat will be at the table next to Mum’s,” I whisper and Brock drops his head as a tear rolls down his face. “I promise to make you proud, Dad. I’m going to be such a good wife.” It gets too much and the room falls silent as we cry, all lost in our own grief.
• “I love you Dad,” I sob.
• “I love you Dad,” Bridget repeats.