Charlbi couldn't sleep, so she walked downstairs to the den to watch TV. Once there, she stood frozen, staring at her father’s recliner. She thought about him holding her in his lap to comfort her and sing O Little Lotus Flower. She sits down in the recliner, singing the song in tears. "Father, don't ever leave my side. I need you and your strength."
Nuala is standing in the doorway watching her sister. She walks beside the recliner and hugs Charlbi. “I know I gave Father a hard time, but I love him. I miss him so much. What are we going to do without him?” She starts crying.
“I know you miss and love him. Father knew how much you loved him. We'll survive and get through this together as a family.” Charlbi repeatedly nods, “We’ll be fine. I’ll make sure of that. So, stop worrying. I pro
