The next day time seemed to drag forever. Mush despite what the doctor had said was in a good mood. He figured that good things happen to good people, well Layana was as good as they come, so she's would be okay. That noon When Mush, and Kid Blink got to Tibby's everyone was there.
"Heya Denton. I'se getting' ready to go see Layana, if dat's okay wid you'se." Mush's question was more of a statement and was about ready to walk out the door when Denton replied.
"You can't." Mush stopped dead in his tracks. That response was not what he was expecting. He started to become cold, sick, and his heart began to sink.
"Mush early this morning, Layana passed away." Denton looked down, sharp, salty tears filled his eyes.
"She couldn't of dough. I'se just saw her last night. I'se was talkin' to hers." He yelled.
"Mush I know."
"No, no!" He threw open the door and stormed out. Unable to control what he was feeling he let it take him over. He had never felt this bad in his life. He couldn't keep himself from crying loudly. He went to the lodging house roof. There he found Racetrack sitting on the same picnic table Layana and Mush had fallen asleep on few nights ago. Racetrack sat looking out towards the blinding sun, and spoke without ever looking at Mush, who took a seat next to him.
"I'se can't believe she's gone. You'se know she really loved you? I never had a chance." Mush didn't reply. They just both sat there on the picnic table and stared at the sky, their papers and friends forgotten.
If you didn't like this there is an alternate ending...happy ending