“Of all days, today I dreamt that she was an astronaut; out in space installing whatever-it-is on a spacecraft, making us proud” Rita sobbed into her handkerchief. “What a tragedy!”
“It’s ok dear, not everything is in our control….” trailed off Edgar, looking utterly devastated.
Holding hands tightly they watched their ecstatic daughter say “I do” to her artist husband.
Photo credit: photo by NASA (yes, THAT NASA – which is why you want to click through to the full-size picture for the full effect) via Unsplash
Flash fiction in response to Three Line Tales hosted by Sonya.
PS: I hope you can forgive my transgression with the title. It was simply too tempting! 🙂
Thought trail 
I love that story! Oh, it’s sometimes so difficult as a parent to stand back and let your children be happy in the way they choose! Still, at least Edgar and Rita were at the wedding; they’ll get over it!
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So glad that you liked the story 🙂
Absolutely. All good with time!
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