It hurt writing it. When I first conceived of Sam and Alex, I did not envision this ending. This story is a perfect example of the story writing itself. I started it based off a writing prompt, and as I wrote it, it hit me like a ton of bricks that Alex wasn't around anymore. I didn't plan it and certainly didn't like it, but to change it would have made the story inauthentic. I actually felt guilty after reading all your wonderful reviews, knowing what was coming up in the story. lol