The day Lisa left was possibly one of the saddest days of Hector's life. He drove her to the airport and before she left, he grabbed her hand and promised to text her every day. As he said those words the both had tears streaming down their faces. She would only be gone a year but it's the longest they've been apart. Lisa wrapped her arms around Hector, she told him, "When you're scared and alone just know I'm already home." A quote from Already Home by A Great Big World.
As they broke apart Lisa smiled at Hector for the last time in a year. As she set off Hector again started crying. He drove home pulling over multiple times for his vision was too blurred to keep driving. When he eventually got home he was immediately pulled into a hug by his little sister, Jessica. "Let's go inside, Mom made Hot cocoa." Jessica said with a sad smile. Not only did she hate to see Hector sad, but Lisa was her best friend. She would miss her greatly.
As they all sipped their drinks Jessica invited Keith, the other member of the Electric Company and also her secret boyfriend, over to their house to help cheer Hector up. Of course Keith missed Lisa as well, but he always made Hector smile.
When Keith arrived at their house he had a small smile. It was almost suspicious. "Hector, I'm not sure if this will make you happy or make you more depressed. Lisa left this note with me. She told me to give it to you at the right time, and I think that's now." Keith handed Hector the note slowly not sure if this was a good idea.