the greatest man i've ever known

just got a phone call from my mom
told me that i'm the first one to know.

she tries so hard not to cry, but i know she is.
hope everything's gonna be alright
i'll pray for you, grampa.
stay strong, you should see me with a toga.

remember our last conversation before i leave?
"so when are you coming back again?"
"december"
"so i'll see you in december ye, schatz?"
"of course"

dammit i hate to feel so useless.