"Mother?" Lyle repeated absent-mindedly as he stared at the sight in front of him.
A radiant woman formed by the light from the badge and pendant was standing in front of Lyle at this moment. She wasn't real, a mere phantom created by the light, but Lyle immediately recognized her.
He would recognize her even if he was blind and deaf, even if he became senile and forgot who he was, he would still remember the face that was smiling in front of him.
The warmth of a thousand suns couldn't compare to the warmth Lyle felt as one of the arms formed from the light gently touched his chest and the smile of the woman grew wider.
The woman in the light looked exactly like Lyle's mother, and the resemblance was uncanny. Her eyes were filled with warmth, and her presence radiated a sense of calm and love. Lyle stood there, frozen, unable to comprehend what was happening.
