You have brought him gentians in this story.

You have also brought tears to my eyes. Regret is such a useless thing but, in my experience, it's something that simply happens every time somebody dies. Or, anyway, it's not been anything I've been able to get away from even though I've been conscious of trying to make sure I would never have any before they died. If you see what I mean. Anyway - hugs to you, Anne.