In the Final Moments of His Life, Calvin Has One Last Talk

[Tennesseer]

Came across this on Facebook yesterday. Too long to post in its entirety. Most of us remember the newspaper cartoon Calvin and Hobbs. This is about them.

In the Final Moments of His Life, Calvin Has One Last Talk with Hobbes

“Calvin? Calvin, sweetheart?”

In the darkness Calvin heard the sound of Susie, his wife of fifty-three years. Calvin struggled to open his eyes. God, he was so tired, and it took so much strength. Slowly, light replaced the darkness, and soon vision followed. At the foot of his bed stood his wife. Calvin wet his dry lips and spoke hoarsely, “Did… did you…. find him?”

“Yes dear,” Susie said smiling sadly, “He was in the attic. “
Susie reached into her big purse and brought out a soft, old, orange tiger doll. Calvin could not help but laugh. It had been so long. Too long.

“l washed him for you,” Susie said, her voice cracking a little as she laid the stuffed tiger next to her husband.

“Thank you, Susie.” Calvin said. A few moments passed as Calvin just laid on his hospital bed, his head turned to the side, staring at the old toy with nostalgia.

“Dear,” Calvin said finally. “Would you mind leaving me alone with Hobbes for a while? I would like to catch up with him.”

“All right,” Susie said. “I’ll get something to eat in the cafeteria. I’ll be back soon.” Susie kissed her husband on the forehead and turned to leave. With sudden but gentle strength Calvin stopped her. Lovingly he pulled his wife in and gave her a passionate kiss on the lips. “l love you,” he said.

“And I love you,” said Susie. Susie turned and left. Calvin saw tears streaming from her face as she went out the door.

Calvin then turned to face his oldest and dearest friend. “Hello Hobbes. It’s been a long time hasn't it old pal?”

Hobbes was no longer a stuffed doll but the big furry old tiger Calvin had always remembered. “It sure has, Calvin.” said Hobbes. “You… haven’t changed a bit.” Calvin smiled.

“You've changed a lot.” Hobbes said sadly.

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[billisonboard]

Very cool. Thank you for sharing.

[ken a.k.a OMK]

Tennesseer I'm a big fan of Calvin and Hobbes. Thanks for that. 

[laterbloomer]

 I'm way to choked up for fictional characters!

[Tennesseer]

Jan 24, 2024 12:23:09 GMT -5 laterbloomer said:

 I'm way to choked up for fictional characters!

I was too.

[haapai]

I cried.  That's not my typical reaction to slash. 

[jerseygirl]

I’ve read this before. Bittersweet but lovely and tears

[NomoreDramaQ1015]

I've read that before. Ripped my heart out. Really shouldn't have read it at work I started crying.

[taz157]

I loved that comic growing up!  I was sorry to hear when he stopped writing it.

I really shouldn't have read it before I'm headed to bed. 

[djAdvocate]

LOL- ok, i was GOING to read that, but not going to now.
heading to a company lunch in 25 mins.