I never thought that I would finally leave the hospital. It felt like I would be in that bed forever. But two weeks later, here I was, on a plane to the ocean with my mother on the seat next to me. My cellphone buzzed in my hand. I knew I only had a few minutes before I would have to turn it off so that the plane could take off. Chris: I’m really gonna miss u. I typed as fast as I could, not wanting to waste a minute. E.J: Gonna miss you 2. Thnx 4 everything. I will write. Promise. Chris: You better. E.J: Lol. Yeah. ;) Chris: I love u… E.J: Luv u 2. Come visit soon. Chris: Not even death would keep me away. I smiled but I did not answer back. Chris and I had an understanding. He came to visit me yesterday to say goodbye. We would just be friend. I would always love him, and I

