Hodge's Passing

If Hodge didn't say it right then, he knew that he wouldn't have any chance to say it anymore. Hodge had lived a long life. He had experienced and enjoyed the delights the world offered. He wouldn't feel any regrets if he left the world, but he had one worry, which was his granddaughter, Adrienne. Therefore, no matter how tired and painful it was, even to the point that he felt like giving up, he still tried to hold on. He was waiting for his only relative in this world to arrive as he still had many words to say to her. He used the very last ounce of his strength left to hold Adrienne's hand tightly. "Adrienne, my silly child, don't be sad. You should put it this way. I'm not going to die, I'm just going to reunite with your parents in heaven. Promise me that you will live a good life. Your parents and I will look after you in heaven." Adrienne cried and shook her head desperately. "Grandpa, no, I don't want you to leave. Please don't leave me behind. I want you to stay with me foreve