I understand that And I also think thats why this whole thing may be hard for you. Maybe its best for both of you (right now) to just tell her that the birdy flew away. There will be other times to discuss death, and I'm sure you won't shy away from the topic when its right for you. Mortality is a hard thing to face at the best of time but especially when its close to home its even harder, I know that one believe me hon *mwa*