"Come, stand up." She stood up on her feet and pulled him along with her. "You have a limited time, and there are only three minutes left. If you don't go back now, your soul will be stuck here forever." She explained and indicated the space in front of them.
"There, your friend is reaching out to you. Grab his hand, and you will return." She pointed at Nix's hands, which were reaching out with hope, and turned to look at him.
"I love you very much, Valerio. You and Leia." She yanked him into one last loving hug and made sure it lasted for a few seconds.
"When you get back, tell Leia that I love her very much and that one day we will all meet each other here in heaven. I will be waiting for both of you. We will all be together even in death." She promised, and Valerio slowly nodded his head at her.
"I love you so much, mother." He wept, the urge not to stay overwhelming him, and Hazel patted his back.
