(Phone conversation)

SAT AT 03:10 PM

Middle conversation.

Jianna:
Oh. Sa isang linggo pa kayo uuwi ni Uncle?

Auntie Faith:
Yes. We're in Rome right now. Nagpamisa na kami for Neah. Mabuti at napaaga ang dating n'yo d'yan. You will have plenty of time to rest. (Pause) Kumusta si Harry?

Jianna:
He's taking a nap po. Nagtrabaho kasi siya sa eroplano, for the research. And uh... (clears throat) hinihintay po naming dumating ang family niya. On the way na raw para sunduin kami.

Auntie Faith:
That's good. Ikumusta mo ako kay Pat at Ludy. Pati na kay Helga.

Jianna:
Dadaan din po kami kay Neah mamaya... bago pumunta sa kanila.

Auntie Faith:
Aren't you too tired to do that? Halos beinte kwatro oras kayong nagbiyahe.

Jianna:
Napag-usapan na po namin ni Harry. At 'yun din ang arrangement sa family niya. May dala po yata silang pagkain at flowers to offer to Neah.

(Silence)

Auntie Faith:
Oh... (Long pause) (clears throat) Tell them... (clears throat) that we're thankful. (Long pause) (voice cracking) I'm sure Neah would be happy.

Jianna:
(Swallows) I know, Auntie. She will be happy.

Auntie Faith:
(Sighs) But don't forget to celebrate Harry's birthday, too. Today is not just Neah's anniversary but his birthday, too. He keeps on forgetting himself.

Jianna:
I'll make sure we celebrate that, too, Auntie.

(Silence)

Auntie Faith:
Are you happy, anak? Harry's treating you well... hindi ba?

Jianna:
I'm happy po.

Auntie Faith:
Make sure he's happy, too. He's a good child.

Jianna:
Opo.

Auntie Faith:
Oh. I'm getting emotional. I'm just so happy for the both of you, anak. We will be home soon.

Jianna:
Opo. Enjoy the trip.

Auntie Faith:
We will.

Jianna:
I love you, Auntie.

Auntie Faith:
(Laughs softly) Oh, I love you, anak.

Call ended.