#WritcoStoryPrompt120
Write a story based on the phrase "You will realize a person's worth when they are gone."

It hit me in the gut first. I stand there staring at the phone, a deeply known feeling rises.
This call and last nights feeling is going to be a game changer.
RING! RING!
BAN..
I look up to see him standing in the doorway,
^hon, you have answer, I'm here you can^
.
I take a deep breath and click answer.

Ann it's your mom, I'm so sorry.

tears streaming down, I knew this. I had sensed the pain the night before but realizing the pain that was to come like a tuisami.


© Ann Doerwald