Chapter 6
The two walked into the kitchen and sat down at the table as Carl handed Russell a tissue. "You could have stayed home Russell. I know how you feel."
"But I don't want you to feel what I'm feeling again." Russell spoke tearfully. "I don't want you to be sad or be around a sad person. I thought school would make me forget about her."
Carl understood, moving his seat closer to his little boy.
"Russell, I feel sad, not as sad as you who lost someone so close to you. I went through the same feelings when Ellie died. You have to know that it's alright to tell me how you're feeling. Don't force the tears in." Russell sighed and wiped his watery eyes with the tissue. "You know what I think you need. I think you need a good cry. It will make you feel better."
Carl held out his arms as Russell bounced into his father's lap and hugged him tightly as Carl let him wet his shirt with tears just like his mother let him do. For a half hour Russell tightly hugged and cried with Carl until he had no more tears.
"Do I have to go to School?"
"It's the law to go to school, but you can take the week off and go back next week. If they don't go well, you can take a few more days off."
Russell put his head to Carl's shoulder. "Thank you Mr. Fredricksen."
"Why don't we go to Fenton's. That will cheer you up."
"Can we make cookies when we get home?"
"Anything for you honey." Carl said as they left out the door.
That's the end! I hope you enjoyed the story!