Howard laughed. “Screw ’em. I’m happier than I’ve been since, hmm, since before Jenny, actually.” “Jenny’s long dead, Howard. Eventually, Bridget will be as well.” I shrugged apologetically at Howard’s sharp look. “Sorry, I think the funeral has me a little down. Just a year after we lost the colonel. Ephemerals, indeed.” “Yeah…” Howard reached over and gave Spike a quick pat. “Immortality sure isn’t all upside.”
