The story revolves around Joseph, who is deeply attached to his pet fish, Mr. Spicy, and is in denial about the fish's death. His friends try to convince him that the fish is dead, but Joseph refuses to accept it. They call a vet, who confirms the fish's demise, but Joseph still doesn't believe it. In a desperate attempt to make Joseph understand, his friend Junior calls "God" (who is actually a gamer playing Fortnite) to tell Joseph that the fish is dead. God confirms the fish's death, and Joseph is finally convinced. Joseph's friends help him come to terms with the loss, and they decide to release the fish's remains into the ocean. In the end, Joseph is at peace, and God calls to apologize for being rude earlier.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Joseph has a pet fish named Mr. Splashy.
2. Mr. Splashy is dead.
3. Joseph's friends try to convince him that the fish is dead.
4. A vet is called to confirm that the fish is dead.
5. The vet says the fish died due to lack of water and being fed sprinkles.
6. Joseph's friends try to get him to accept the fish's death and move on.
7. One of Joseph's friends claims to have God's phone number and calls God to confirm the fish's death.
8. God confirms that the fish is dead and tells Joseph to get over it.
9. Joseph's friends try to help him cope with the loss by getting him a new fish.
10. Joseph eventually accepts the fish's death and releases its remains into the ocean.
11. God contacts Joseph again and apologizes for his earlier behavior.
12. God offers to bring the fish back to life, but Joseph declines.
13. A Black Friday sale is announced for SML merchandise.