This is a continuation of my 'Nana" story. Hope it lives up to my previous tales.
After leaving Nana's place, Mom and I drove home and both of us started work. Her at the Agency and myself at University.
Three weeks later, I was at home and received a phone call from one of Nan's neighbours. She told me that Nana had passed away the night before and had been found by the Nurse who usually came to bed-bath her.
I rang Mom at work and told her to come home immediately as I had something to tell her. I wouldn't say what over the phone. She was home within 20 minutes. I had a glass of brandy on the table beside her armchair and told her to sit down.
I had been crying and Mom asked what was wrong, I think she thought I had been kicked out of Uni or something!
I sat on the arm of her chair and put my arm around her shoulders.
"Mom, I had a call about half an hour ago from Mrs Wilson. Nana died last night and the Nurse found her this morning."
Mom just sat there taking it all in, it was as if this wasn't expected. She looked up at me and then put her head in her hands and burst out crying."
"OMG, to think that we only saw her a few weeks ago. I can't believe this. I just can't believe this. Greg."
I just held her while she cried. Rocking her in my arms and soothing her. I leaned over and put the glass of brandy into her had and pointed it to her mouth.
"Have a sip of this Mom, it will help settle you down." I told her.
She had a couple of sips and put the glass down and turned to me.
"Greg, I know we will have to arrange all the funeral arrangements from here, and then go down to sort out all her things and the funeral. Can you get some time off from University? I think we will need at least 4 weeks away."
"Mom, I wouldn't let you go alone, so of course I will come with you, for as long as it takes. I can always refer my studies for a while. I will book some tickets for tomorrow, OK."
"Oh Greg, what would I do without you. You always seem so calm and organised."
"Well Mom, hopefully you won't ever have to do without me." I replied.
I booked our flights and we both packed a bag each. We knew we could use Nan's car while we were down there.
We arrived in Arizona the next afternoon, and rented a car to get to Nan's place. The drive took about half-an-hour and we still had plenty of the day left.
As soon as we walked in the door, it struck me! This is where I had 'fucked' my Nan and loved her. What a buzz that was!!!!! Of course Mom didn't know all this, yet. I took our bags upstairs to our bedrooms and couldn't help myself from looking into Nana's room. All the memories came flowing back. So good.!!!!
I went back downstairs to Mom. She was in the kitchen making a pot of coffee, which we both needed after out journey.