"Oh, Jose, we're outliving the world because of your experiments."

"My dear Olivia, we are …"

"Won't you share your secret to immortality,” she winked, “even with me?"

He shook his head. "I need you forever, my love."

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"Jose, I'm just so very sad now. They're all gone …"

"Why? You have me. Our dog’s immortal, too."

"I can't put it in words. I have a deep sensation of wanting to pass on."

"Nonsense …"

Jose returned from grocery shopping to find Olivia hanging in the basement.

"Oh God, not again!" He fired up the time portal to prevent it.