Day's end

"I don't want the day to end," said little B, his expression solemn. "Every day ends," replied Simone. "And then a new day dawns." Little B shook his head from side to side, his eyes welling up with unshed tears. "I don't want the day to go dark." Simone drew the little boy to her lap and hugged him in silence. Little B and Simone basked in each other's company for a few moments. "Will everyone wait for me to grow up?" He asked at last. "They'll try," Simone kissed the top of her little boy's head. "They'll try."