Darryl gulped and sat on the bed. His shaking hand carefully touched his mother's cold hands. "It's been a while," he said. Irina wiped the tears off her face and patted Darryl's back. "I will come back later, cousin. I will let you have your time with her," Irina said. Darryl nodded his head, and Irina left the bedroom. "Actually, I don't know where to start, mother," Darryl muttered as he massaged Vera's hand. "It's been so long. I almost forgot everything when father died, and you went to slumber," he added. Darryl looked at her and sadly smiled. "Irina said you're showing signs of waking up," he muttered. "Please wake up," he added. He lay next to her and closed his eyes as he dreamt of the times when they were still complete. Keith took the orders and handed them to the custo