With a sickening feeling in her stomach, Eileen slowly crawls out of bed. Her heart and soul broken, as she fights the never ending feeling of pain and loss. Looking down at her nightstand, she can't help but feel more tears fall from sore eyes. How could she go on. How could she face each day alone. With a whimper she slowly moves to her shower. Alone as she had been the past week since the loss of her husband.
Turning the water on, Eileen looks out the window and shivers. She new she had to go to the funeral home today. Her husbands body had been released finally. The thought of seeing him was hard, but she had to do it. Stepping into the hot water, she slowly washes herself. Unable to stop herself, she feels herself shiver. The memories of her beloved Wayne, flowing through her mind.
Stepping out of the shower, she moves through to her bedroom. The sound of her doorbell ringing made her pause. She had not been expecting anyone. Pulling on a robe, she heads to the door. Completely unaware in her present frame of mind, how the robe clung to every inch of her. Slowly opening the door, she smiles a little and opens it fully.
"Hello Mr. Bermiene, I apologize for my state. I found it hard to get up today."
Holding the door open, she allows the man in. Moving through the house, she quickly starts a pot of hot water. She knew that that Mr. Bermiene, preferred tea to coffee. Heading back into the living room, she sees him looking at a picture of her and her husband.
"I apologize for my unannounced visit Eileen. I was a little worried about you, when you didn't make your appointment this morning."
"I'm so sorry Mr. Bermiene. I just found it so hard to get going. I haven't been sleeping all that well this week."
"Oh please don't feel you have to apologize Eileen, and please call me Allen. I can understand and appreciate how you are feeling. That is the other reason I am here. I figured that it would be a little easier for you if we discussed matters here."
With a shudder, Eileen couldn't stop the tears from falling again. The sheer fact of this little kindness overwhelming her. Holding her face in her hands, she feels him move over and offer her a shoulder. Turning her head, she buries it into the proffered comfort. She felt him hold her as she needed as she cried herself out. The painful feeling of being alone in her grief, somewhat abated in the offered comfort of that simple gesture.
As she slowly felt herself begin to gain control of herself. Allen lets her go, and brings the teapot and tea into the living room. She watches as he poured them both a cup. She remembered all the times that she and Wayne would sit here drinking tea and discussing the local politics.
"Thank you Allen, you have been such a big help in this. I'm sorry that I am not that good of a hostess right now."
"I understand Eileen. I hate to suggest this, but have you thought about something to help you sleep. I know that it would be hard to ask your doctor, as he would want to evaluate you. I can however offer an option. I know that if I asked it, the pharmacy would set you up a prescription of mild sleeping pills to help you out."
Starring at him in a little shock. Eileen felt herself nod slowly. She new she wouldn't be able to get through without something to help. She had been unwilling to go to her doctor, as she knew that he would want her to speak to someone. Something she wasn't really willing to do at that point.
"Oh thank you Allen. That would help me out so much right now."
Leaning over, she hugged him. Sitting back, she felt a little of her stress go away. At least she wouldn't have to worry about sleep now. The rest of the time they spent on the funeral. Allen was such a blessing to her, as he made the whole thing as painless as was possible. Finishing up, she showed Allen to the door. He turned back to her.
"I will have the script made up and will bring it over later. If you like I can stick around to make sure you don't have a reaction to it."
"Thank you Allen, I can't express how much your help has meant to me."
"If you need anything, please don't hesitate to call me."
"If things get too bad, I may take you up on that Allen. Thank you again."
As she closes the door, she can't help but need to sit down. The time had been hard, even with Allen helping. Sipping her tea, she decides to wait and call Wayne's family later. Turning the radio on, she stares at all of the pictures. Going through her memories, remembering all of the good times. Feeling herself growing a little drowsy, she leans to the side. Pulling her legs up, she rests her head on the armrest.
She knew she was dreaming, how could she not be. Feeling the mouth on her breasts, she groans, as the tongue flicks her hardening nipples. She remembered how Wayne loved to flick her nipples. Making them grow to their full length. Unwilling to give up this fantasy dream, she feels herself moving with it.