A writer, grieving the loss of a friend, recalls an adventure they had as kids searching for a missing boy’s body. The writer reflects on the bittersweet memories of that childhood adventure and how it has shaped their perspective on life and death. They mourn the loss of their friend but find solace in the memories they shared and the lessons they learned during their search for the missing boy. Despite the pain of grief, the writer finds comfort in the knowledge that their friend’s spirit lives on through the memories they shared together and the impact they had on each other’s lives.