Long Way Down — Uncle Mark Squeezed His Lips

UNCLE MARK SQUEEZED HIS LIPS

like he was trying to rip them off.

Then opened his eyes.

Okay, Will,

he said, all serious.

Let’s set the scene.

What you mean, set the scene?

I mean, let’s play it out,

how this whole thing is gon’

go down. Play it out like a movie,

Uncle Mark explained.

We’ll go back and forth.

I’ll start, from the top.