"I need him to be with me Mel..." Shine murmured, trying to smile. "Not with her, I don't expect him to forget her, but she's gone, there's nothing for him to commit to with her. I know she's the fucking perfect dead wife, but I'm the one that made sure he showered and ate, picked Jess up from school and let him cry on my shoulder...don't I deserve...more than just words."