The day came far too soon. He had known it would. It had been a great ride. 67 years of friendship, adventure and love. They had done it together. Side by side, just a man and his car. 67 years that should mean nothing to a being as old as him, had ended up meaning everything. His daughter had carried him out to the parking lot, where Bee had waited patiantly for the past month as his beloved Sam had faded away. She understood. He had watched her grow up. He had been her first car. 67 years of memories, that ment everything. Sam was winkled and frail now, his hand shook as he raised it, resting it on the dashboard. He tried to speak as they took one last ride together. As they drove down the old country road to the lookout, the radio switched on. Tears coursed down Sam's cheeks as a song came through.
Love of mine some day you will die
But I'll be close behind
I'll follow you into the dark
No blinding light or tunnels to gates of white
Just our hands clasped so tight
Waiting for the hint of a spark
If heaven and hell decide, that they both are satisfied
illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs
If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks
I will follow you into the dark
You and me have seen everything to see
From Bangkok to Calgary
And the soles of your shoes are all worn down
The time for sleep is now
It's nothing to cry about
Cause we'll hold each other soon
The blackest of rooms
If heaven and hell decide
That they both are satisfied
Illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs
If there's no one beside you
When your soul embarks
I will follow you into the dark
He knew when Sam's mighty heart ceased to beat. He knew the moment his last breath escaped his lips, ending the story that had began a mere 67 years ago. 67 years that had ment everything. It had been a great ride.
The funeral was simple. Beautifully simple. When it was over, all that was left of the boy who had given the world so much, was a stone and the Camaro who had loved him. Gently, a metal finger brushed across the top of the stone that said Samual Witwicky, beloved father, hero, friend... A soft, metalic voice intoned...
Thanks for the ride Sam.
