Ben stood beside me in silence for a long moment.
We cut the cake with a small plastic knife from the bakery bag.
Snow began to fall lightly across the cemetery.
For decades I had spent this day alone at that grave. It felt different to have someone standing beside me who understood what the date meant.
Ben handed me a piece of cake. I did the same for him.
Together, we spoke softly into the quiet air.
“Happy birthday, Daniel.”
Ben placed his arm around my shoulders.
And for the first time in 31 years, I didn’t feel like I was standing there alone.
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