THE STARRY SEA
“Derek, you have to help me.”
Willy thought about it for a long time and finally decided that if he was going to make that long journey, he might as well undertake it with someone. When Derek came to open the door he was wearing heavy red and green dot pajamas, his hair was tousled, and his eyes were swollen with sleep.
“It must be just after midnight…” Derek froze and his dull eyes suddenly lit up as he focused on the person in front of him.
"Willy!" he exclaimed, astonished. "But you're dead."
"And what would I be then, a ghost?" said Willy with a half-smile. "Come on, get dressed and come with me."
Derek didn't move. "You said I have to help you."
"Indeed." Willy put his hand on his friend's shoulder, who stepped aside to let him in.
They went upstairs to Derek's
