Goodbye For Now

Marie sat in the hall with nothing but a pillow in her lap and a black and white Great Dane laying her head there. From the living room, her two vacuums, a serpent like fan, and a stereo system watched her sadly. Since her dog was diagnosed with kidney failure, Marie's barely left Bailey's side all morning...the five and a half year old was to be put down that afternoon...Marie had done a video to help herself let go and say goodbye...

The appliances sunk a bit hearing their mistress whisper things like "You're a good girl Bailey." And "I love you so much momma." They knew Marie would never be truly ready to let go. That's how she was with all her animals. The appliances knew she was just hurting...

Alap sighed and started searching for a moment. Then a song played through his speakers. Fanella, Tuuli and Govad looked at him, they recognized the song. Marie always listened to it when she lost or was about to lose someone she held dear.

Tuuli looked toward her mistress and sighed.

"I'll always remember you

Carry your dreams until they come true

Each breath I that I take

Each moment awake

I'll always remember you..."

The other appliances looked at Tuuli as she sang along to the song.

"Everywhere I walk, I see your shadow

When I close my eyes, I see your face

Every song I sing, I hear your melody

Not a moment that goes by that you're not on my mind!

You will always be my hero

Never scared, braver than us all

Guiding light for me to follow

Always showing me the way

Right beside me every day!"

Alap gently started swaying to the music while Govad just shut his eyes and listened,trying to keep a strong front and be the rock for the rest of his family. Fanella started joining in with Tuuli, singing with her.

"I'll always remember you

Carry your dreams until they come true

Each breath that I take, each moment awake!

I'll always remember you!

Oh oh yea! I'll remember!

Hey yes I remember!

Oh for the sacrifice you made

And all the gifts you gave!

I'll always remember you

Carry your dreams

Until they come true

Each breath that I take

Each moment awake!

I'll always remember you you you!"

As the song was dying down, Marie hugged Bailey tighter and found herself singing/whispering the last chorus to her.

"I'll always remember you

Carry your dreams

Until they come true

Each breath that I take

Each moment awake...

I'll always remember...Always remember...I'll always remember...you..."

The song ended. Marie broke into tears as she hugged and rubbed Bailey's ear. "I love you so much Bailey...you're such a great dog..."

Marie didn't even notice her appliances coming to her side to try and comfort her. Fanella nuzzled Marie while Alap snuggled up to her side.

The two vacuums stayed a good distance from Bailey, knowing she was terrified of them.

"She'll always remember you too Marie..." Alap assured. Marie looked down at him. She sighed and wiped her tears.

"Thanks guys..."