None of his own brought near the teynga the thing that Frahisto had given him. He pressed the little button and that played automatically.

Vida Mia,

As I promised, I brought you back. And just like I promised, I won't bother you anymore, Odessa.

He lowered his hand and stared blankly into space. He smiled bitterly at the thought that he had also fulfilled his promise, that he would stay away from him forever and ... He was hurt but that was what he should be.

He got off the bed. He first weighed himself a few times to see if he could step forward and maybe the floor would...