Sirius: I’m sorry we had to cut your visit short.

Provence: It’s okay… I understand. We have to be here for mom.

Sirius: How are you doing?

Provence: I don’t know…? I’ve never got to meet grandma. It feels kind of weird. Like I know I’m supposed to be sad… but how do you cry over some you’ve never met? I just feel guilty.

Sirius: That’s a valid way to feel too. 

Provence: I am a little sad I never got to meet her… How many more people are going to die before I get to meet them? I think… that’s what hurts the most. I never even get a chance to know them. 

Sirius: …[quiet] I’m sorry Provence.

Provence: What are you sorry for?

Sirius: You shouldn’t have to feel the way you do.

Provence: At least I have you and mom. You should go check on her. She’s very emotional.

Sirius: [soft chuckle] Goodnight.

Provence: Goodnight!