The wind whips at my hair and I peer over the edge of the platform. The height of the drop takes my breath away, and I feel my breakfast start climb back up my throat. I force it back down and take a shaky breath.

“This is for him,” I remind myself. “It’ll be worth it.”

I pat my harness and double check the bungee cord clip again in reassurance. Everything seems secure, almost suffocating in its snugness, but the knowledge doesn’t take away my fear.

“You ready?” James asks.

“As ready as I’ll ever be.”

Brandon wanted this, I remind myself. After this, only three more items until his bucket list is completed and his soul is finally laid to rest. “Let’s do this,” I mutter.

Out of the corner of my eye, I see James flash me a thumbs up. Then, before I have time to chicken out, I leap into the void awaiting below.