Yes, I’m fine. I was fine earlier too.

No. No, I called you because

That’s not true. I called you

It’s because it’s not fair.

What do you mean by “how is that the case?”

Am I sure I’m fine? Yes. No. Probably not.

Okay, maybe I’m not fine.

Why am I not fine?

No, I don’t want your opinion.

I just want to complain sometimes.

What does this have to do with him?

Why can’t you ever listen to me?

Just let me talk, please. 

No, you can’t tell me about Deblasio. 

I’m in the middle of a conversation! Yes, that’s true. 

I know there’s a squirrel on the tree, they live there.

Yes, I have a lot of homework.

Mom, please stop distracting me, I need to focus on the road.

That’s nice. Thank you for the shirt. Lunch was good. 

Oh my god, that’s my friend across the street. 

Right over there!

CRASH

Mom? Mom?!? … mommy?

Mom, wake up! Please! You have to wake up.

I’m sorry. This is all my fault.

I got distracted and now...

I need to call 911.

Hello? I’m on the corner of 246th Pl and 60th Ave. I need an ambulance. 

I crashed my car and she’s not waking up.

My mom.

No. I don’t think she’s breathing.

Is there a pulse? I’m not sure.

No that’s too long! You want me to just sit here?

I don’t know.

Mom, listen to me. 

I need you to wake up. 

I need you to interrupt me when I’m talking 

and switch topics abruptly 

and talk about politics that I’m not interested in. 

I need you to be there to ask me if I’m okay 

even though I’ll probably lie to you 

until the fifth time you ask. 

I need you to be here for me 

and pick out my wedding dress 

and be the first to hold my children. 

I need you to celebrate and hurt with me. 

I need you to open your eyes.

Yes. That’s my mom. You need to save her. She’s my hero.

How’s my mom doing? Is she okay? Can I be there when she wakes up? 

Why aren’t you answering my questions? 

Why are you looking at me as if I’m broken? 

No. 

That’s not possible. 

She can’t be gone.

Hey daddy, I’m sorry. I need to tell you something. 

No, you can’t call me back later. You need to listen to me. 

It’s about mom. 

I’m in the hospital right now. 

We were in an accident. 

It was my fault. 

She...she’s gone.

Hey guys, I need to talk to you. Call me back as soon as possible. 

You guys need to come to meet me. 

I’m at the hospital. 

I crashed the car and 

mom...she didn’t make it. 

I killed her. 

I’m sorry.

Mommy. 

I’m so sorry. 

This is all my fault. 

If I was paying attention to the road

you would still be breathing. 

How am I supposed to go on? 

What am I supposed to do? 

I need you.
You’re my hero. 

Goodnight. 

I love you.