After a lengthy Leave of Absence due to an injury sustained on the job, Virginia returns to work and takes her first call, which all-too-closely resembles her last one.

**This story contains scenes and subject matter which may be disturbing to some audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

Originally published in 49th Parallels, an Aurora-nominated anthology exploring alternate Canadian histories and futures, in honour of Canada's 150th birthday (Bundoran Press).