This is perfection. Seriously it's perfect. I'm so impressed by this. Where, when and how did you learn to write so well. :)

You blended the past with the present beautifully and the sense of mourning is so accurate. Leo is definitely written perfectly, his reflections really capture his personality perfectly. Sorry for all the gushing but this is seriously perfect. :)

Omgg... made me cry but the ending was perfect... I can't even though...
ahhhh wonderful story!

*cries*
I love this...so beautiful.
At least I said goodbye to my Dad before he went to Branson...where he died a few days later. :,(

:'3