Leonard (My Life as a Cat)

Leonard learns what he can and can’t eat as a cat. He feels dizzy when he thinks about being mortal. They take Leonard into Q’s car. Leonard starts to panic about his new fear of death. Olive notices his hyperventilating.

Leonard passes out and wakes up at the vet with Johnny Cash music playing. The vet notes that Leonard is “going through a lot” (62) and needs rest and calm. That night, Leonard misses home.

Leonard ruminates on immortality. He feels like he is wasting time and needs to get to Yellowstone. He is paralyzed with fear. Olive puts E.T. on the television. Leonard has little in common with E.T. except for their love of flowers. Olive smiles at Leonard and Leonard tries to smile back but it doesn’t seem to land. Leonard wonders if Olive can tell he is an alien.