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"Oh, Miles", Marylin said, when he was back at the house, sitting silently at the table. "I know it doesn't feel like it now, but you're doing the right thing! You can't continue living like this!"
"Yes, we can", Rabbit said. "They just don't understand- they don't get it!"
"It must be hard for anyone who hasn't gone through this to comprehend", Miles told Marylin. "Either way, I lose. I lose Rabbit or I lose my sanity".
"Losing, hey?" Rabbit spoke up. "You're good at losing. Let's play chess, while you can still hear me".
"That's a good idea", Miles decided, grabbing his crutches. "Let's play chess. Chess is a good idea".
Rabbit hopped off the table and Marylin watched Miles hobble over to the couch, where he set up the chess board and pieces. She watched as he strategically moved the pieces, keeping the conversation flowing with the little girl across from him.
The little girl that no one else could see.
Miles let out a deep breath, moving a chess piece.
"Wow. A pawn. You've really got winning in your sights", Rabbit commented.
"What you need to understand, young lady, is that I can beat you any time I like", Miles muttered. "Besides. Who's got more pieces on the board?"
"I don't have time to count. I'm too busy working your moves out four in advance. Don't let that put you off". She had a small, cheeky smile on her face and Miles felt his heart ache at the thought of never seeing it again.
"Can you just go, please?"
Rabbit moved a piece. "Done".
Miles had made his next move before Rabbit spoke up again. "Are you sure you know what you're doing?"
Breathing heavily, Miles knocked over a chess piece, with Alf and Marylin watching intently. He sighed and put his thumping head in his hands, watching the little girl out of the corner of his eye. Her bottom lip was quivering.
