"Monday knew I hated writing, but we promised to keep in touch and you don't just back out of promises. Not with your best friend since the first grade. "
"I don't know, Sweet Pea."
"Monday would never miss school."
"Where is Monday?"
"Stay away! Monday is not coming back!"
"What if I fail my... mission? What if I'm not as special as everyone thinks I am?"
"Well I'm here to catch you every time you think you're about to fall."
A policeman stumbled outside of Monday's house, his white face tinted green. He hacked and heaved, covering that same crack Claudia tripped over with pink vomit.