'Andy and Lady Sky' by Mina Otsuka

 

Lady Sky hugs Andy, and Andy swallows all words. Knock knock. “Door?” Lady Sky asks. Andy nods.

 “Would you cook lasagna for lunch?” Andy asks. “Hungry? Good,” Lady Sky says.

Andy has Lady Sky’s lasagna, and Lady Sky looks happy.

“Now,” says Andy. “Do you know your way back?”

Lady Sky nods.

“Good, good. Would you show Andy your back?” Andy asks – and sobs.

Knock knock.

“Hurry,” says Andy. Lady Sky follows Andy’s words.

Andy slowly walks and unplugs Lady Sky. Hush. No knock.

Lady Sky holds Andy fondly.