Arlie saw the burst of light through his bedroom window
He stood frozen, staring at the empty space where she'd just been a moment earlier
Surely this was his imagination running wild
Maybe he'd watched too many UAP videos
Hours passed
He checked his phone
His last text to Emily was still marked "Delivered," not "Seen."
The thought of Emily reading his message soon was enough to warm his heart
He turned on his boombox radio
