Oh, how sad. This is really well written- and I think I understand why she would want to capture the end on film.

Really well written. It really makes you think about what you have. It is sad, but also good. :) Nicely done.

I agree with the above. And, in a sense, it almost might have a double meaning: a literal departure, and possibly the departure of ficlets, and how we all want to hold on to it for as long as we can, but we must face the inevitable.