I'd set off at 5.30 for the train and then the flight home. I organised a break in my holiday so I could look after mam. I went straight to see her when I hit home. Then straight to the hospital after the call.
My big complex gentle brother was on life support. I told them to turn it off. A huge kindness for a big strong man who had gone through so much.
J and I stayed until he went. It was peaceful. Then I went to see mam.
No mother should have to go through that.
But there are some things worse than death.