“Before we go our separate ways…”

Gasp.

“I just wanted to say…”

Gasp.

“That it’s been great knowing you…”

Gasp.

“And really…”

Gasp.

“I wouldn’t have been able to pull this off…”

Gasp.

“Without you.”

They’re still running as they say their goodbyes, the thwup-thwup-thwup of the helicopters growing louder.

I. E. Kneverday is a writer of fiction. His first book, The Woburn Chronicles: A Trio of Supernatural Tales Set in New England’s Most Mysterious City, is available now. You can read more of Kneverday’s microfiction on Medium.