[ WP ] When someone dies their memories are transferred to their spouse . Knowing he is going to die soon , a loving husband leaves a present for his wife in his memories .

The room was almost empty. Mark sat there in the wheelchair by which he would be bound for the rest of his mortality, surrounded by relics of his past and a lone mirror to see his self. 
 
 `` Jane'' thought Mark. 
 
 `` There's so much I wish I could still tell you. You've been my rock, my life, my laughter and the reason for my smile. This damned disease may have taken my voice and my physical abilities but it never took what has been most important to me; you. I'll never be able to repay you for everything, from the first doctor's appointment all the way to the final diagnosis you've been there for me. Please, allow me to take you through a journey of my mind.'' 
 
 `` May 14th 1986, our church youth dance, otherwise known as the night my life would be irrevocably changed.'' he thought, looking to the almost mummified looking corsage placed inside the glass box. `` The only reason I went was because my parent's forced me to. There I was, being the wallflower I am when I saw the most beautiful creature I've ever laid eyes on. you were dancing with your friends to the song that would tell me over and over was your favorite. Love will conquer all. Debating with myself over whether or not I should talk to you was one of the most difficult decisions I've ever made. You lit up like a bulb when I asked you to dance, and dance we did. We matched each other's steps flawlessly, as if we've been partners for years. The fun continued all night, and a week later, I, became us.'' 
 
 Mark's train of thought was interrupted by another coughing fit. 
 
 `` Damn disease, The doctor said my lungs will be the next to go, but anyways, where was I? Ah yes, the night I proposed. July 18th 1988, It was a hot day but with a strong, cool breeze. You always did love your late afternoon walks through the woods. I asked to take a new path that I, without your knowledge, had been clearing for a few months. We walked side by side and hand in hand through the path until it led to the clearing that was wearing the orange shroud of the sky almost as if it were a cloak. It was then that you noticed the outline of the candles that had been placed in the shape of a circle. `` what...'' you stumbled out `` What's this?'' I got down on one knee and retrieved the ring box from my pocket and as the sun set on the horizon, I said `` Jane the past two years has been absolutely perfect, I do n't ever want it to end, I want to know... will you marry me? 
 
 `` you cried harder than I've ever seen while saying `` yes, yes, a thousand times yes.'' Mark thought, while glancing over to the wedding band that had been gently sitting on his ring finger for many years. `` The wedding was both extravagant and elegant. I'll tell you when I first saw your beautiful face and gorgeous body approaching me from down the isle, I almost fainted. not out of fear, but out of happiness and excitement that you would be the person that I would have the privilege to spend the rest of my life with. I asked if I could be the one to pick which song we danced to, and you agreed. I never asked if you liked it, I hope you did, you always told me it was your favorite.'' Mark thought as a tear flowed down his cheek. 
 
 `` You being with me has meant so, so much. I promise you, wherever I end up after I leave, I'm going to find us a nice trail in the woods and I'll wait right by the entrance for you. I know you love your late afternoon walks. I love you darling.'' Mark felt a warm, familiar presence on his cheek, a loving pair of lips. `` Hey sweetie, it's time for your doctors appointment.'' said Jane. `` Ready to go?'' 
 
 Mark nodded with little strength and thought `` Yes, I'm ready.''
