A Case of Mercy and Grace

by No Fate 1990

This story serves as a sequel for my story called "The Never-ending Sacrifice". In this story, Elliot juggles raising Brody (his and Olivia's son), Olivia (died in childbirth), Mercy (Olivia's birth daughter and his adopted daughter that died from Leukemia), and his own issues.

2. A Time When I Lost & Regained Liv Again

Time Period: The Present Reality

Elliot's p.o.v

"It is time for us to go home. Please farewell your stepmom and siblings" I instruct Brody. Obediently, Brody hugs and kisses Kathy and his siblings goodbye. Brody is full of love just like his mom Olivia. My heart melts watching them interact with each other. I fight back my tears for their sake. I wonder if I will ever see Kathy and our kids again. I push this depressing thought to the back of my mind. Hand in hand, I accompany my son to the car outside.

I buy flowers for Olivia and Mercy at a local flower shop. Brody and I visit their gravesites at the cemetery. My tough exterior falls apart when I think about all the times that I took them for granted. "Papa, please don't cry" Brody consoles me.