"You're listening to the American Top 20 Countdown. This is Casey Cassim. And now we have a special long distance request.
"Dear. Mr. Cassim,
"I'm writing this because I am out of options. I've tried to contact my best friend every other way. We had a fight. I was a jerk and said some things I didn't mean. He went riding on his bike and never came back. He's nowhere he's ever told me about. But, for as long as I've known Logan, he's listened to the Countdown every Sunday. He never misses it. No matter what. So, please help me out and pass on this message.
"You taught me how to survive when my world was crumbling. You taught me honor. I didn't realize until you didn't come back. You always came back. No matter what we'd fought about. I'm sorry, Logan. I was scared. I was stupid. I need you here. The answer is 'yes.' Please come home. Love, Slymm.
"The song is 'If You're Gone' by Matchbox 20. From Slymm in Westchester to Logan where ever you are."
I think you're already gone.
I think I'm finally scared now
You think I'm weak - But I think you're wrong
I think you're already leaving
Feels like your hand is on the door
I thought this place was an empire
But now I'm relaxed - I can't be sure
I think you're so mean - I think we should try
I think I could need - this in my life
I think I'm just scared - I think too much
I know this is wrong it's a problem I'm dealing
If you're gone - maybe it's time to go home
There's an awful lot of breathing room
But I can hardly move
If you're gone - baby you need to come home
Cuz there's a little bit of something me
In everything in you
I bet you're hard to get over
I bet the room just won't shine
I bet my hands I can stay here
I bet you need - more than you mind
I think you're so mean - I think we should try
I think I could need - this in my life
I think I'm just scared - that I know too much
I can't relate and that's a problem
I'm feeling
If you're gone - maybe it's time to go home
There's an awful lot of breathing room
But I can hardly move
If you're gone - baby you need to come home
cuz there's a little bit of something me
In everything in you
I think you're so mean - I think we should try
I think I could need - this in my life
I think I'm just scared - do I talk too much
I know it's wrong it's a problem I'm dealing
"That was Matchbox 20 with 'If You're Gone.' Where ever you are, Logan. It's time to go home. If you have a long distance dedication you can write to me, Casey Cassim, at..."
Logan switched off the radio. Somehow, finding out the number one song wasn't quite so important this Sunday.
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