Laughter rings out.

Her hair is being braided neatly.

A smile appears on her face.

One wink of his green eye.

He finishes her braid.

A smirk appears on his face.

Card games.

Magic tricks.

Secrets.

All up in the tree.

Birthdays.

Goodbyes.

Laughter.

And sadness.

All up in the tree.

Tears.

Pain.

Comfort.

All up in the tree.

Teasing.

She shoves him.

Meant playfully.

But received harder than intended.

A shout.

Short, but effective.

Before he tumbled out, she grabs his hand.

“Hold on!”

Slipping.

Gasping.

Falling.

Landing.

Crying.

“Help!”

“Someone help!”

She screams.

No help.

Silence.

Emptiness.

Grief.

All up in the tree.