Say You'll Remember Me

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of animal abuse, addiction, child abuse, illness, and death.

Xavier takes a red-eye flight to California to see Samantha. Despite choosing the cheapest middle seat and not sleeping well, his exhaustion vanishes when he sees her waiting at the airport. They embrace intensely, both feeling how difficult their separation has been. Xavier hasn’t yet told Samantha about his mother’s call, wanting to share this news in person rather than over the phone. Samantha drives them in her convertible with the top down, playing a cassette tape she found between the console and the seat. The early morning air is perfect as they cruise down the empty freeway. Xavier feels this moment is perfect despite his physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion.

Though Xavier has a limited time with Samantha before having to return to Minnesota, he treasures being with her in this rare moment of peace. He considers this drive in the convertible to be a perfect moment that feels like the closing scene of a movie.

Xavier sleeps for almost six hours after their reunion. Samantha doesn’t wake him, noticing the dark circles under his eyes and his overall exhausted appearance. She’s content to lie beside him and feel his presence, with even Pooter seeming to understand it’s nap time.