534: WHEN WE THINK ABOUT HIM

ARIEL'S POV We reminisced, and our laughter faded. Janice rested her head on my shoulder. "Do you think he's okay up there? I mean, I know he's in Heaven and everything, but I still worry about him." I took a deep breath, letting the memory of Lukel fill my thoughts. "You know, I believe that he's more than okay. He's probably dancing his heart out up there, laughing at our attempts down here." I paused, giving Janice a reassuring squeeze. "And he's always with us, baby. Always." Janice lifted her head and looked up at me. "I know, Mom. I really do." She took a deep breath, steadying herself. "But sometimes, I just miss him so much." I smiled sadly. "I know. And that's okay. We can still feel his love and remember him, even when we're having fun. In a way, that's how we keep him with us. And I believe that, in his own way, Lukel is still loving us, even if we can't see him." Janice leaned into me, our arms wrapped around each other. "I like that. Keeping him with us," sh