It's been a year since mom died. I miss her every day of my life. It's been a long year full of anger, angest, and even love. As I sit here at her grave, something I haven't done since she died, I realize how much I have grown. Sighing I look at her grave.
''Hey mom, I miss you. I really miss you. Ever since you died, my whole life changed. At first I was so closed off to the ducks and Coach. Then I got into drinking. I know you're probably disapointed in me about that.Then I got into that car accident and killed Pete. Then I went to therapy. I was finally able to apoligize to the ducks and Coach and somewhere along the line, I fell in love with Connie. It's been a strange year and I really wish you had been here to help me out. I'm graduating today and I know you will be watching over me. I'll always love you mom, forever and ever.'' I said.
I hear footsteps behind and turn around to see Connie walk towards me. ''Hey Charlie, you ok?'' she asked. I nodded my head, stood up, said goodbye to my mom, and walked over to her. She hugged and and kissed my cheek. We walked off to my car hand in hand.
We arrived at the school where the ducks were waiting for me and got into our gowns. We all group together to wait for our diplomas. One by one we are called up there. When my name is announced Connie kisses me and I walk onto the stage. I shook my principle's hand, take my diploma and look to where Coach is at. He nods proudly and for a brief second, I feel a blast of sunlight hit me and I know she's proud of me.
The after party was at Connie's house in her backyard. I look over at Connie and see her looking at me. I smile and she walks over to me. ''Can I talk to you?'' I ask her. She nods her head and I lead her away from the ducks. ''Ok you know how you're going to Boston University?'' I asked. She nodded. ''Well I got into Boston Bay College. We will be near each other.'' I say. Her eyes light up and I know is as relieved as I am. We both thought I wasn't going to college near her since my letter hadn't come. ''I'm glad. I can't go to college without you. I love you Charlie.'' she says kissing me. ''I love you too Cons.'' I whisper againest her lips as the wind blow around as, showing me my mom is as happy as me.