her smile beamed a crossed her face—her happiness was hard to contain. she had lived through five years without her brother at her side, not knowing if she could go on each day. when he was back that weight was alleviated and suddenly she saw hope again on the horizon. she had forgotten mother’s day all together—her boys were only babies, they weren’t expected to remember holidays in such desperate situations, but with ‘uncle sam’ back in their lives, she now was given the opportunity of being surprised. coming downstairs to breakfast and flowers—not to mention the hand drawn cards that her boys made her. sarah covered her mouth and tears started to fall down her cheeks, the smile never left her face as she gestured for her boys to come hug her. ❝ thank you boys so much! ❞ she squeezed them tightly planting kisses atop their heads. she raised her head to look at sam and canted her head, ❝ thank you, ❞ she mouthed. her eyes seemed to ask him for an embrace as well.
he’d not got a wink of sleep between prepping for mother's day and work. he sat at his makeshift desk watching the boys draw away at cards for their mom, he couldn’t help but smile at the sight. ❛ don’t be too loud... don’t wanna wake your mom. ❜ he reminds them. ❛ can’t have her waking up before foods done. ❜ with that he pushes himself to his feet, taking a peek at the cards they’re drawing he gives a small laugh and makes his way into the kitchen to plate breakfast.
a few minutes go by and he notices her coming down the stairs — the happiness on her face makes him smile. he feels like he’s beaming ❛ happy mother’s day, baby sister. ❜ he moves to her, wraps them all in his arms, and squeezes them. ❛ i love you sis. ❜ he wished he could give her more than just flowers and breakfast — he wanted to give her and the boys everything… but for now, he could only manage this, and this… it’s not perfect but it’s not so bad.
