The Zyne Project (17 page)

“Good…good to see you…” he had whispered.  Then, his eyes had closed again.

She’d raced to the nearest hospital, which was still more than five miles away and tried to keep the conversation going.  Even though he hadn’t answered her, she knew that he could hear her…in some distant recess of his mind.

When her car pulled up to the emergency room entrance, she’d gotten in the backseat and tried to lift him. But Dan wouldn’t move.  Instead he opened his eyes again and whispered, “It’s too late.”

“No, no…”she’d cried, but stopped when he weakly put his hand on her arm.

“Don’t cry.  We did our best. Don’t forget me…”

He closed his eyes as the shaking began…

Sighing, April looked at the canister in her hands.  It was the same canister she’d been holding in the video. Only it hadn’t been holding gas…it was holding Dan’s cremated remains. 

Holding out the canister, she said a quick and quiet prayer, and then opened the lid, allowing the contents to escape.  The dust flowed out quickly and seamlessly…floating into the air for a moment…and then landing gently amongst the waves.

A small smile on her lips, April tossed the empty canister overboard. She looked back one more time at the brilliant view and closed her eyes while the sun kissed her skin with the promise of a better future.

THE END

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