Arthur’s breathing pauses and does not return. Lady Death remains beside him, holding his hand gently as the monitor settles into a continuous tone. Nothing in the room becomes loud.
Lady Death
Goodbye, Arthur. You were not alone. Thank you, Santana, for helping me keep the moment gentle.
Santana leaves the hospice room and returns to the waiting area. Lady Death stays with Arthur, while the corridor door closes softly behind him.
Cass has Brent’s left arm, Kalista is speaking over his right shoulder, and Jesse stands directly in front of him, each demanding a different answer. Brent tries to follow all three.
Cass
Brent, if you keep nodding at everyone, congratulations. You have invented three separate ways to avoid answering me.
Jesse Taylor
He is answering me. Brent, tell them you are leaving with me, and we can stop pretending this is complicated.
Kalista folds her arms and counters Jesse, while Cass releases Brent only to point sharply between them. In the corner, Keiji watches with open amusement. Brent finally looks to Santana.