Crying

Summary: Post series (AU as refers to death of main character) double drabble. Neal Burke misses and is afraid of forgetting his Uncle Mozzie.

For the Tumblr Sicktember 2022 prompt 19. Whining/Crying


Hugging Mozart tightly to his chest, Neal continued to cry his heart out as his mother sat on the bed, gently pulling him into her arms. "Oh Sweetie, what's wrong?"

"I want Uncle Mozzie back," he choked out between sobs.

Elizabeth's heart broke. Tears forming in her eyes, she fought to find the words to comfort her son.

Coming home late, Peter found Elizabeth curled up on the couch, cheeks wet from tears. "Hon?" Elizabeth sat up, turned and nestled into Peter's chest as he sat down beside her.

"Neal cried himself to sleep tonight. He misses Mozzie so much. I don't know whether the things I say to him help, or make it worse."

"Maybe your father can help?"

"I'll call him tomorrow. He said he's afraid of 'forgetting'. We don't even have a photo of Mozzie he can have."

Elizabeth was awestruck. "How?"

"I mentioned Neal was worried about 'forgetting' and asked if he had any photos he could send us."

"This is better than any photos." Elizabeth could feel the artist's love for Mozzie, and her son, emanating from every page in the hand crafted and illustrated book chronicling the life and adventures of 'Mozzie The Magnificent.'


AN: Elizabeth's father is a psychologist.

A year since we lost Willie Garson (21 September). Thanks for giving us Mozzie, one of best characters ever. RIP