Welcome back.

Hello, I said.

Hello, I said, in return.

I’ve been waiting for you.

I know. I’m sorry it’s taken longer than expected.

How long are you here?

For the rest of your life, I should think.

Great. I’ve got so much to do.

You could have done those things before now.

I tried. I was scared. It was hard.

Exactly. Why do you think that I exist now?