Sad Realization

Brian hugged Gus tight to his chest. He kissed his plump baby cheek and breathed in Gus' baby powder scent. A lump formed in his throat, hot tears burned the back of his eyelids. Another fine Kinney legacy to hand down to his son, cancer. What were the odds somewhere down the line that Gus would get it too? It killed him to even think about Gus getting it. It was bad enough he had to deal with it, but not Gus he silently pleaded. Let it end here Brian thought. Gus looked at him and patted his cheek as if he knew, his way of saying 'its ok, dad'. Brian's throat constricted with emotion.

"I'm sorry, Gus, I'm so sorry," he whispered.

A tear trailed down his cheek unchecked.

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