She envisioned Brandon racing for the goal, kicking the ball over the goalkeeper's head and scoring the win. Now all was quiet. The stereo played only silent music. Changing Seasons Brandon would come home for school breaks, but Laura knew things would be different. He didn't need her anymore to do laundry, fix dinner or help him plan a special date.
Autumn leaves and then cold rain followed.
The dark days of early winter passed like the pages of the gardening books she read. Brandon came home at Christmas, and for two weeks life seemed almost normal. Friends filled his room, and his stereo blasted. Laura fixed his favorite meals and listened to every detail of college life. He was growing up, becoming a man.