Mr. Bunny tried to distract himself by taking on the unofficial role of lookout. His torpedo-shaped head lifted the lid of the box, granting him visuals into Sally’s bedroom.

The succulent plants were thriving and the pictures of Sally’s son Andy and his family adorned her dresser. The space was unchanged since the last time he was outside the box. Was that over a month ago? He couldn’t be sure.

His rabbit ears could hear voices from outside the door.

What could be taking the Ben Wa Brothers so long? Mr, Bunny descended into the box, closing the lid and automatically triggering the ultraviolet light. The blue light illuminated the concerned faces of his fellow sex toys.

“I’m sure they will be back soon,” reported Mr. Bunny. “They are gathering intel on the house activities.”

Colossal Caleb, a plum-colored latex penis, nods.

“I’ve got a bad feeling about this,” says Magic Rod, surrounded by attachments and twisting at its cord.

Barbell, a stainless-steel six-inch wand, consoles Mouse, a silicone tool shaped like a computer mouse.

“We need to try to stay as calm as we can” says Barbell.

The lid opens and the Ben Wa Brothers drop and roll into the circle of toys.

“There’s about 50 people in there!” exclaims Ben Wa One as he angles himself to catch the ultraviolet lights.

“A lot of sad looking faces. But no Sally” says Ben Wa Two. “Andy’s here with his family.”

Ben Wa One steadies himself and catches Mr. Bunny’s face first. “It’s not looking good,” he begins.

Ben Wa Two continues “I overheard someone say how Sally was the best hospital administrator.”

“Was?!” shouts Colossal Caleb. He starts to cry at the realization that Sally is gone. Forever.

Mr. Bunny’s ears perk up. They hear the door open. The toys peek out of the box and observe Andy walk into the bedroom. He sniffles and wipes his face on his sleeve. He turns to the box, but not before the toys retreat.

From inside, Mr. Bunny gestures to be silent. Someone else enters.

“I thought I’d find you here,” says a female voice.

“Just needed a moment” says Andy.

The toys slowly lift the lid. They observe Rita, Andy’s wife, sitting next to him on the edge of the bed.

Andy pulls his face out of his hands and stands up, “I don’t know how to do this!” he says exasperated.

“I’m not ready to deal with my mom’s estate and all her stuff.”

“Don’t worry,” says Rita. “I’ll help you. Together we’ll figure out what to keep or donate or discard.”

Rita walks over to the box. “I’ve always been curious about this piece, it’s beautiful.”

She lifts the lid and sees the inanimate sex toys. She gasps and quickly shuts the lid.

“What?” asks Andy. “Is it bad?”

Rita shakes her head no, then yes, then no again, like she can’t make up her mind.

He walks over, lifts the lid, and backs away as if it’s a bomb about to detonate.

Andy squints and rubs his temples. “How do I unsee that?!”

Rita looks at him, “At least it’s not a sex tape.”

“That thought is not helping!”

The door opens and two kids burst through. Rita quickly shuts the lid.

“Hey guys! Let’s go say hi to Grandma’s friends,” she suggests.

The door shuts behind them.

After a long moment, Mouse asks “does this mean we are being …discarded?”

The toys’ expressions confirm Mouse’s fear. They begin to sob.

After a few moments, Mr. Bunny stands erect, “We will celebrate Sally’s life. The closure will be healing.”

That evening, the house is empty, the box is open. The toys gather in a circle, illuminated by the moonlight.

Barbell approaches the center and clears his throat.

“Sally and I go way back …35 years? When we met, she was a stressed-out single mom, because her husband just left. For a while, it was just Sally and I against the world. When Magic Rod showed up, I have to admit, I was envious. He was tall, quiet and literally charged with electricity! But then a funny thing happened, Magic Rod and I became friends, and when each of you arrived, my circle of friendship grew. Sally showed me there’s enough sun for everyone, and in our case, there was enough Sally for everyone.”

Barbell’s voice begins to crack. “I will truly miss you Sally.”

Magic Rod replaces Barbell at the center.

“Sally and I met at the Sharper Image. She saw past the marketing of me as a solution for sore muscles and knew I could provide the greatest relief possible. Sally was never stingy with the feedback. Her many chants of “Yes!” just made me feel invincible.”

The Ben Wa Brothers roll and replace Magic Rod at the center.

“We were Sally’s Kegel coaches,” they say in unison. “Until the end, Sally was strong.”

Mr. Bunny replaces the Ben Wa Balls. He wipes away tears and his ears perk up.

“Sally found me at a specialty store in Tokyo,” Mr. Bunny pauses and takes a deep inhale.

“I’m broken, not just for the loss of Sally but also for you, my family.”

Colossal Caleb approaches and Mr. Bunny power wails against him. After a few moments, Mr. Bunny is comforted enough to take his place in the circle.

Colossal Caleb towers in the circle’s center, the moonlight accentuating his formidable presence.

“Sally and I met in this house. She hosted a party for her girlfriends. When the sales rep pulled me out of the box, Sally saw me. Like really saw me. Not just as this objectified head turner but as something with a special purpose.”

Mouse replaces Colossal Caleb in the center.

“You all know me as the rookie bath toy. Sally and I, well, we had some good times with bubbles. I don’t want to think what may become of us but if I focus on my memories of Sally and us, it will be okay.”

“Amen.” the toys say in concert.

“One last go?” asks Mouse. “One that would make Sally proud?”

Magic Rod passes his cord around uniting the circle as each toy grabs on.

“Sally, you graced us with friendship and confidence,” says Mr. Bunny.

“To ignite your fire and watch you become the remarkable woman you were, was truly an honor.”

The toys all turn themselves on the highest setting.

Over the humming, they exclaim in unison “Rest in Peace, Dear Sally!”