Summary

Now almost 2 a.m., Mateo has cleaned the house and is now online trying to write the inscription for his gravestone. He chooses, “Here Lies Mateo: He Lived for Everyone” (41). Mateo realizes that time is running out and he turns to an app called Last Friend in the hopes of finding a friend who can serve as a coach for him on the End Day. While filling out his profile, he decides on a picture of him “goofing-around-in-the-Luigi-hat,” hoping that it represents the person that he wants to be, loose and carefree (46).

Leaving the light on and the bedroom door open, Rufus walks downstairs to join his foster family for his funeral. Jenn Lori, the foster mom, begins her speech but breaks down and cries, rushing to hug Rufus. Rufus tries to make light of the situation, getting everyone to play “Rock, Paper...