The Hard Reset

"Baby, please don't take those..."

"I have to... the doctor's say I'm sick."

"Let's just go to the treehouse out back, like when we were kids? We can talk about whatever you want. Just leave the pills.... please?"

"The treehouse... the treehouse is gone, remember? It burned down years ago... when you set off all those fireworks."

"I didn't mean to... I just wanted to cheer you up, have some fun. You were so lonely back then..."

"I know, but I'm older now. You're hurting me more than you're helping me at this point... so I'm taking them."

"...I'll die."

"You're not real..."

"Maybe... but I don't want you to be alone again..."

"I'll be okay... I promise."

"...I just wanted you to be happy."

"I-... I know... goodbye, Cecilia. I'm so sorry..."

"It's okay, baby... I love you. Forever and ever."

"...forever and ever..."