The doctor told Victor he could no longer live alone. Victor had one son, but didn't like Dave's wife, so opted for the Shady Vale Retreat for his final abode.
He had nothing in common with the other "residents", and began to waste away, staying in his room most of the time. He had never known such loneliness.
When he turned 90, Victor began seeing wispy figures moving about--long dead relatives and friends.
When it came time to go, the figures gathered around, and someone whispered, "Come along with us," and Victor knew he would never be alone again.
He had nothing in common with the other "residents", and began to waste away, staying in his room most of the time. He had never known such loneliness.
When he turned 90, Victor began seeing wispy figures moving about--long dead relatives and friends.
When it came time to go, the figures gathered around, and someone whispered, "Come along with us," and Victor knew he would never be alone again.
