[There's a recorder on the table. It seems to have been left in a hurry.]
[Would you like to listen to it?]
[Yes] [No]
[Yes] [No]
[You hit the play button.]
...Oh! It's working. Okay. Um.
Hi! Hey. This is, uh, Dave. Dave here. Yeah. And, uh, if you're listening to this now, then that means I'm dead. For real this time. And not like all the other times. Whatever got me got me, and I'm not getting back up.
Dying. That's a weird thing, isn't it? I used to fear it a lot more. Everybody does. "You only get one life, so you better make the most of it," you know? I guess that held a lot more truth before all of this happened. Before people could just die and come back the next day. Maybe this is kind of morbid coming from the dead guy, but I feel like I've started to feel okay with the thought of being completely dead.
...Sorry. I guess I really shouldn't make dead guy jokes right now. Or maybe I should? I don't know if that makes things better or worse for you guys. Feels good to joke about it, though. Don't want any of you crying over me. I'd just feel bad about that.
So...um. I guess this is one of those things where I tell everybody what I never got to say, and people get to know what stuff of mine they can keep, and all of that fun stuff. Like a will! But...worse. And a lot less formal. And instead of it being on a nice little piece of legal paper, it's on an old recorder I found lying around the house.
I think that's nice, though! Kind of, uh, reminds me of the store. And...everything. Before...everything happened. Yeah. Yeah.
...Oh! Right! Um, so. Final messages! God, where do I even start? I've met so many of you. Uh...I guess I'll just go in order? Or something. Whoever comes to mind. Kind of got a checklist thing going on here. Kind of. Not really. It's- Okay. Sorry. I'm nervous. Um. Here we go.
Adam! Hi! Or both Adams, I guess. I didn't really talk to the little guy much. He seemed cool, though! Tell him he's cool. Or if he's listening to this, then hey! You're a cool guy! Keep it up, little guy!
And then normal Adam. Well, I mean, normal's kind of- wait. Shit. I'm dead, I can't make fun of you anymore! Maybe I can. Uh, all jokes aside though, I hope you're gonna be alright, man. Stop getting into so much trouble. Be a little nicer to yourself. You're not a bad kid, and you've gotta stop treating yourself like one. I know it's a little stupid, but...I did kind of see you as a little brother. An annoying one. And you did call me some stuff that one time. But...yeah.
Uh. Next one. Jonah! Hi, Jo! Um, first off, thanks for the jacket. It's nice! Hell of a lot comfier than the old one. And for everything else, too. You're always really good at that. I'd give you something back, but, uh...well. You can have my femur? Actually, no. Don't take that. I probably want to keep that.
Um. You know, you- you helped me a lot. Back when all of that ghost stuff was happening. Thanks for letting me join your little group. Even if I did kind of bail on you guys with the whole "dying in the woods" thing. It was nice. You're nice. You deserve a lot, and I hope the world's a lot nicer to you nowadays.
Uhh. Let's see. O'Brien, thanks for letting me show up that one time. Sorry for taking your necklace. And for breaking into your church. And for scaring you. I don't think you're listening to this, but I wanted to thank you anyway. Maybe we got to know each other better in another life. Or something. Probably not. This is awkward. Um.
...Alright. These next ones are gonna be a little harder for me, so just, uh- bear with me, I guess.
Mark. Sarah. You two were the light of my life. I love you guys so much. I'm really sorry I wasn't there enough. If I knew what I do now, I'd spend as much time as I could around you two. I love you. You deserved so much more than what you were given, and I hope you guys are going to be okay. I know you're going to be.
Mark, don't push yourself too hard, okay? It's gonna be hard, and I know you want to protect your family, but you can't do that all on your own. Remember that there's people you can turn to for help. And Sarah, the same goes for you. You don't have to do anything alone. You've got people in your life that love you and are there for you. I'm sorry that I'm not one of them anymore, but I know you'll be alright. I trust you guys. Stay safe.
And Joel. I know I bully you a lot, and I still think your channel's a little silly, but I do care about you in the end. Get out of here as soon as you can. Go do whatever the hell it is you do back home. Tell your mom I said hi when you see her again. Take care of yourself.
...Sorry. I just- I just need a second.
...Okay. Um. Shit.
Ruth. I'm so happy I met you. I know you don't remember all the stuff that happened in between then and now, but I want you to know that I'd do it all again for you. I'm gonna miss your hugs. You gave good ones. I hope you and Thatcher can take care of each other when I'm gone.
Speaking of.
Thatcher. There's so much I wish I could say to you, but I can't get it all out here. I love you, man. I'm so sorry for everything. Thank you for staying with me this entire time. I don't think I could have done it without you. I hope you know how much I appreciate you. I'm going to miss you a lot.
Nothing that happened, or that's going to happen, is your fault, okay? Don't beat yourself up over it. Like I said with Mark and Sarah, you've got people in your life that want to help you. It's okay to let them in. I wish I would have let you in more. I was scared, and I wish I hadn't been. I don't want you to have those regrets. I want you to have a good life. I want you to live every day to its fullest. I love you. I can't say that enough.
Take care of the cats for me. And yourself. And tell Clover I'm happy I got to meet her. And to work on those wings for the love of all that is holy.
…I almost don't want this to end. I mean, it's not like I'm gonna die the second I put down this recorder. Hopefully. I- I think. You never know.
God knows I sure don't.
...Well, I guess there's, uh, not much else to say, is there? You've all got lives to lead. I'll let you go do that.
This is Dave Lee, signing out. End recording.
