Not OP

Oh nonny, this is so sad and perfect! These parts actually made me tear up as I was reading:

"Stef had played music all night so her parents could die peacefully, and she didn't have to thank him. He understood why she'd come."

"Van - he dreaded this day. But he thought he'd be here for you"

And I really enjoyed your writing style, you use just the right amount of metaphor and imagery.