Seventeen 

     We make one stop on the way to the Center of the Universe.
     Tim won't be coming back. We go to his house. Arthur is inside, watching the television. He's in his pajamas. He's streaming a movie. Hasn't heard about the fire or anything, I suppose.
     Tim just stands and looks at him. I've seen some sad things, but the look on Tim's face is heartbreaking. A tear runs down Marie's face and she goes to Tim. She takes his hand and stands with him.
     I find myself pretty upset about this myself. I like Tim. I wish I'd known him when we were both alive. Now that we're pals, I don't want him to cross over. I'd rather we get to keep goofing around together. We never did get aro...

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