I would’ve picked different words if I’d known we’d never speak again.

I would’ve inhaled deeper into your chest.

Made you laugh harder.

Told you to drive just a bit slower on the way home.

Asked you to play me just one more song.

Taken a walk in the woods with you.

Met your family.

Made you my famous whoopie pies.

Gazed at the stars just a little bit longer.

I would’ve watched you sleep.

Dammit, kid.

What I’d give just to watch you sleep …