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"Hey, you've reached Tim. I can't pick up right now, but leave a message and I'll get back to you when I can."

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Oh, Blaine. You're going to make me blush like a school girl. [He cracks the joke after a moment, but it's obvious his heart isn't quite there. He's just embarrassed. Happy, but...]

Thank you. But nothing's going to happen to me! I can handle a couple of monsters.

I know... but I never would have thought anything could happen to her either...

Well, don't worry. If anything, I've found that I live for a really long time. Longer then anyone else, anyway.

What do you mean?

...Most of the people I know, die. Family, friends... people I was dating... it's just something that happens.

[after a moment] I'm so sorry, Tim. You shouldn't have to go through that.

It's okay. [pauses.] I mean... it's not okay, obviously. But it just is what it is, you know? I try not to let it get me down.

Is there anything I can do?

...Don't die?

I'm working on that...

Then that's all I can ask.

I expect the same out of you, my friend. [Blaine teases, just a bit, trying to make light of a painful topic]

Well, don't worry too much about me. I've had a good track record so far, coming back from the dead. [Laughs.]

Well, I'm one-of-one. It's a 100% track record. [Sounds less like "joking" and more a little tired, very slightly bitter.]

Don't worry too much about it. Seriously, if you do, you'll go nuts.

I know.

[He's quiet for a moment] Thank you. I really needed to talk to you right now. I'm so glad you answered your phone.

I'll always answer my phone. I promise. It doesn't matter what I'm doing, if you call, I will always pick up.

I'll do the same for you.

Thanks, Blaine. Thanks.

You're welcome.

I should probably let you get back to work?

Yeah, I mean, unless there's something else you want to talk about?

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