Patrick feels incredibly refreshed the following morning when he wakes up—in a way he’s never felt before. He gets off the bed and opens the windows. Fresh air and the sight of pretty flowers greet him. He goes to the bathroom to brush his teeth and wash his face, changes from his pajamas to jeans and t-shirt, and opens the door to the front yard. Something lands on his shoulder and chirps. Patrick smiles.
“Hi, Chad.”
He’s missed his best friend and missed watering his plants. He jumps immediately into the job. After some time, he feels eyes on him and looks up, squinting against the sun. His smile cracks wide.
“Damien!”
“Hey, Patrick. How are you feeling this morning?” Damien squats down next to Patrick.
“I feel great. I guess I slept really well last night.”
“That’s good.”
Damien
