Chapter 4: Dealing with Loss

[FLASH-BACK]

https://youtu.be/JVmwLJeeOy4

Mario: *sniff* Oh God...

Mia: Listen, I'm so glad that I finally got to see you and your brother again... you two have aged well.

Mario: We have...

Mia: Just do me a favour... just take care of your Father, your brother, your Aunt and your friends.

Mario: I will.

Mia: And, most importantly... take very good care of your beautiful wife and your children.

Mario started to cry.

Mario: *sobbing* I- I love you, M- Mum... 😭

*KISS*

Mia: One more thing...

Mario: *sniff* Y- Yeah...

Mia: Thank you... for the adventure...

*HUG*

[FLASH-BACK ENDS]

At the Beach...

Mario: *sniff*

Meggy: *sigh* I thought I might find you out here.

Mario: Mmm...

Meggy: You feeling better?

Mario: I'm just paying my Mum, a visit... This is where we scattered her Ashes...

Meggy: You wanna talk about it?

Mario: *sigh* I really just miss her... She sacrificed herself to save my life. She was still young, she was only 76... and that's still an early age to die.

Meggy: I know... but at least Mia's killer is dead.

Mario: It was your idol, that killed her.

Meggy: And, I trusted him...

Mario: At least, you shot and killed the real villain.

...

Meggy: Listen honey, I miss her too... we all miss her.

Mario: Is that why you got a Rose?

Meggy: Yeah... it's for the memory of your late Mother.

Meggy gave the Rose, to Mario.

Mario: I miss you, Mum...

Mario puts down the Rose on to the Rock.

Meggy: *sigh* I know how it feels to lose a Parent...

Mario: At least, she gets to see yours.

Meggy: I know.

Later...

SMG4: Hey, Mario.

Mario: Sorry about shouting, earlier.

SMG4: You made your kids turn into Goombas.

Mario: Listen, I must've been having some Vietnam Flashbacks about what happened back in July... and I've feel like I've been such a jerk today.

Meggy: What do you mean?

Mario: I didn't even tell you all about my feelings.

...

Pio: Listen son... it's never too late to talk about your feelings! If your Mother saw you like this, she would be Heart-broken.

Mario: I know... I just miss her.

Doris: I was feeling the same way as you, Mario... and I miss her too.

Mario: Of course, you do.

Doris: It was the first time I ever saw her since she abandoned you and Luigi... back in 1988.

Luigi: That's devastating.

Doris: But, I still loved you two when you were little.

Luigi: Thanks, Aunt Doris.

Doris: And, do you know what the best part of this year was? I got the chance to see my Sister... all over again, before she got shot and killed.

Mario: Aye...

Doris: But, I am having drinks with this old git.

Pio: Oi!

Everyone: *chuckles*

Doris: And, I'm a Grand-Aunt.

Gino: Dada!

Emily: Da...

Doris went over to the Memorial Rock.

Doris: *sigh* I miss you, Sis... you went away, too early.

Mario: We all miss you.

Doris: I still remember the day when Liverpool first won the European Cup, back in 1977... and both of us were there.

Mario: Yippee...

Doris: And, this is the exact Programme that we got... on that very day.

Mario got out his Phone.

Mario: This song is for you, Mum.

*PLAYS SONG*

https://youtu.be/OTiba-FqnQQ

Phone: 🎶 If Heaven had a Phone-line... Would I be the first one you would dial... 🎶

Mario: I wish Heaven did have a Phone-line...

Doris: You know what? Me too...

Mario: I've been listening to the 1 hour loop version of this song...

Doris: Aye...

Radio: 🎶 If Heaven had a Phone-line... Would you call me up from the other side? 🎶

Pio: Who wants a drink down at the Pub?

Mario: You know what? That sounds nice.

Doris: Agreed.

LATER, THAT NIGHT...

Meggy: I'm sorry about what you're going through, Sweet-heart...

Mario: It's alright... I'm just trying to forget about it! But, my dead Mum is still in my Head.

Meggy: That reminds me of when I had that Back-stabbing Dylan in my Head for a week.

Mario: I don't want Mental issues.

Meggy: Don't worry, you won't.

Mario: Are you sure?

Meggy: My Mental issues have vanished again... ever since I sent him to Hell.

Mario: That's good.

Meggy: I hope he's burning down there.

Mario: We always talk about Heaven & Hell... but, we're not even Religious! We've never been to Church, ever!

Meggy: I think we say these, just for a bit of fun.

Mario: I see.

*KISS*

Meggy: Good night.

Mario: I wanna snuggle.

Meggy: Aww... come here.

Mario and Meggy went to sleep.

THAT OVER-NIGHT...

Mario: *sigh* I'm so thirsty... I need a Glass of Water.

Then...

Mario: What the...

There was a mysterious Light in the Bedroom.

Mario: Um... am I dreaming?

???: Mario... you are not dreaming! This is your imagination!

Mario: Eh?

???: Come into the Light... I would like to see you.

Mario: Sorry, am I going crazy?

???: Just come here!

Mario: Alright, calm your Tits.

Mario got out of Bed.

Mario: Who are you?

???: Jump into the Light and find out.

Mario: Um... okay?

Mario jumped into the Light.

Later...

Mario: Where am I?

???: Mario?!

Mario turned around.

Mario: OH.. MY... GOD!!!

https://youtu.be/gmnDbEmywYo

Mia: What's wrong, son? You look like you've seen a Ghost.

Mario: M- Mum?! B- But, you're dead!

Mia: Well, I may be dead... but I'm still alive in your imagination.

Mario: Okay?

Mia: I feel your pain, Mario... there really was something up with you.

Mario: Is this Heaven?

Mia: Nah... this is like a Backrooms Level.

Mario: I'm surprised you know what that is.

...

Mia: Listen, son... I know it's tough living without a Mother... but I had to sacrifice my life, just to save yours. 

Mario: Yeah... you basically saved my life! We won, but at what cost?

Mia: That's when I knew that my life was complete.

Mario: Was it, now?

Mia: But, I believe that you're staying strong and you're fighting your feelings.

Mario: But, how do I do that?

Mia: Believe in yourself.

Mario: I'm trying, but I'm useless. I've been so down, lately... I just need more time.

Mia: Very well... just always show your emotions to everyone.

Mario: You really think so?

Mia: And then, you'll get back into the swing of things.

Mario: *sigh* Wow... thanks for that advice.

Mario went closer to Mia.

Mario: I just miss you.

He then tried to hug her.

Mario: Huh? I can't touch or feel you!

Mia: That's because this is your imagination... I'm made out of Thin Air.

Mario: *sigh* You look normal.

Mia: I must go now, Mario.

Mario: Wait... does Heaven have a Phone-line?

Mia: Goodbye, Mario.

Mario: WAIT... MUM, I NEED TO KNOW!!!

Suddenly...

Mario: *wakes up* H- Huh?!

It was just a Dream.

Mario: I knew that was a Dream...

Everyone: Zzz... Zzz... 😴😴😴

Mario: *sigh* I'm so thirsty... I need a Glass of Water.