Are you there?
Yes.
I can’t see you now.
No. But you can hear me.
Is it really you, Evie?
It’s me.
Not the Coyote?
The Coyote is gone, Munro.
Where’s the team? Are they okay?
They’re fine.
You sure?
Cross my heart, hope to die.
Not funny. Where are we?
You’re here.
Where’s here?
Where you are now.
I don’t like it here.
I figured.
I’m supposed to be meeting up with Caro. It’s our one monthiversary. She’ll be waiting. I have to go.
You can’t.
Why not?
Because you need to stay.
For how long?
Until you get better.
This is bullshit, Evie. I got better already. Now I have to do it again?
Sometimes, Life takes on a life of its own.
You heard Kelvin say that.
No, I heard you say that.
I don’t want to die, Evie.
Everyone has to die.
I mean, I don’t want to die now.
I know.
The Coyote’s probably waiting for me.
Things are different now, Munro. You can hear me. If he tries to mess with you again, I’ll give him the Kookaburra Laugh.
Yeah?
Of course! Someone has to watch out for you.
True dat.
Okay, I have to go now, but I have a present for you. It’s next to you. Do you like it?
Another squirrel tie?
No, it’s the one I gave you for grad. You should put it on tonight for Caro.
But you said I can’t leave here!
Just take it, okay?
Thank you, Evie.
You’re welcome.
Hey, Evie?
Yes?
I’m sorry I let you go.
You didn’t.
I’m not talking about when I was teaching you to ride a bike.
Neither am I.
I’m so sorry, Evie.
Don’t be. I’m glad we were together then. I’m glad we’re together now.
Talk to you soon, little sister.
Right back atcha, big brother.
I love you.
I love you, too.
Goodbye.