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She lets him call her cupcake?

"So, she has soht just be a friend"

I s anyway? So reunion? If that’s what I expected to happen, I would have rushed to her side the minute I found out she was back in Seattle early last year

Not gonna happen

The service begins with music and then the pastor talks about Addie and her contributions to the community, her family, and prayers After a few more words, he asks for volunteers to share stories about Addie There are photos set up next to the casket Photos of Addie and Meredith, and fa

Meredith stands and walks to the podium, white tissues clutched in her small hand I wish I were up there with her, to hold her hand while she struggles through this

"Hi, everyone," she begins and clears her throat "Thank you all sotoday Mohly of her She sure loved all of you"

I clench my hands in my lap and watch, my eyes trained on her face

I’m so sorry, M

"You all know that Moins, referring to the car accident that took her father and sister frouess I just keep re myself that Mom’s with them now, and they’re so happy to see each other"

She has to pause and take a deep breath, and as she does so, her eyes find hten her shoulders and continue

"My oing to chase your dreaht She showed ht for what you believe is the right thing"

She nods slowly, still watching me "I will miss her Every day But I’m so happy that she’s not sick any wo sick this past year just pissed her off"

We all chuckle and nod, knowing she’s right

"So, although it’s so hard to say goodbye, I know in my heart that she’s so much happier now I love you, Mama"

She returns to her seat and several other friends stand to tell stories of Addie Some are funny, others just nice

Finally, I stand, button lance down at Mer in the front row, the fucker Jax has his arly

I’ve never wanted to punch soin and s over at Addie’s coffin "I couldn’t be here today and not share a story about my Addie"

Jesus, which story do I tell?

"I’ve known this a man She used to scare the hell out of hter"