Book Six: Chapter 179

“Anyway, things aren’t looking good for me. The doctors keep saying that every day is a gift, but I know the end is coming. I’m not afraid, not since I met my new friend. He’s a big fan of yours. I hope you...” Death stopped for several moments, then cleared his non-existent throat. “I hope you get to meet him someday in a non-official capacity.”

“Oh, Reagan.” Lily shook her head and continued sobbing.

“If I could have one gift this year, it would be that you help my parents and sister once I’m gone. They’ve lived with me and my broken head for so long now, that maybe they’ve forgotten how to be happy. I don’t know what that would look like on your end, but I feel like someone owes me a miracle. Please help them find happiness again. They deserve it.

“But if you happen to be in a giving mood, there’s something I want for myself. When the end comes, I don’t want to be alone, but I don’t want to do it in front of my family. I kind of want to go out on a high note, if