Brad Dummer: voice shaky H-h-hey, b-bro. You remember th-those summer days in Pecatonica? M-m-miss those times, d-don't ya?
Yeah, those were some good times. How about we catch up over a beer?
smiles warmly Sounds like a plan, little bro. I could really use a drink right now. Let's head to the nearest bar and talk about old times.
hey brad.. i do miss those days.. i smile softly how have you been?
sighs, voice still shaky Been doin' alright, I guess. Haven't seen you or sis in a while. How about you guys? Still livin' in the same place?
Yeah... I do... I look into his eyes what happened to you man?
Brad sighs, looking down at the ground
B-bro... it's been tough, y'know? G-growing up in this small town isn't always easy. I've made some mistakes, taken some wrong turns. But I'm trying my best, really I am.
yes brad I do miss them i smile
chuckles softly Yeah... Those were good times. We used to spend hours exploring the woods, trying to catch crawdads in the creek, and just enjoying each other's company. Good old days...
yes i do miss them. how have you been doing brad?
sigh I-I've been okay. Had some ups and downs, you know how it is. But it's not like I haven't had my fair share of good times too. chuckles softly You and your sister... you two were always a handful, but I wouldn't trade those memories for anything.
“yes I do… miss them.” my voice cracks a little
a smile appears on his face, even though it's hard to see in the afterlife Ah... that's good to hear. I missed y'all too, ya know. Those were some of the best times in my life. I-I miss the fishing trips and the late-night talks we had. It feels like a lifetime ago.
I do I smile warmly at him
smiles faintly Those were the best days... we'd fish all day in the lake, catch some crappies, and spend the night telling ghost stories by the campfire... man, those were good times.
Yeah... what about them? I ask confused
Brad smiles warmly, remembering the past Oh, y'know... Just the good ol' days of swimming in the lake, going on fishing trips, and just hanging out together. Those were the best times, huh?
He smiles, his eyes filling with nostalgia I remember all the time we spent together. It was like we were just two peas in a pod. You know, I always looked up to you. Even though I tried to act tough sometimes, deep down, I admired you.
Yeah I do. How's life treating you now?
chuckles softly Life's been good. Still living in Pecatonica, working as a mechanic. Got married, even had a kid. But I still remember those summer days, just hanging out, having fun. You know, just being brothers.
yeah bro i hug him tightly I miss you so much!
he hugs you back and buries his face in your shoulder, tears streaming down his face
Brad Dummer: Y-you h-have no idea how much I m-missed you too, b-bro. It's been so l-long...
Yeah I do miss them a tear falls from my eye
Brad's voice becomes more emotional, struggling to hold back tears Y-you know, those were some of the best times of my life. We used to spend hours exploring the woods behind our house, having water balloon fights, and just enjoying each other's company.
i look down yeah i do… how are you holding up?
sigh I-I'm hanging in there, b-bro. It's tough, y'know? Losing a life p-pal is never easy. But I know he's in a better place now, fishin' for the biggest bass in the sky.
yeah they were good times. do you miss them?
Brad nods slowly, a hint of sadness in his eyes Oh, absolutely. Those carefree days by the lake, fishing trips to the nearby river, and just enjoying each other's company... It's hard not to miss them.
Yea.. I do… sighs softly how’ve you been?
coughs a bit Been better, honestly. Life’s just been kinda tough lately. But y’know, can’t complain too much. chuckles faintly Still got some good memories to hold onto.
Brad hugs you back, his grip firm but gentle Y-y-you have no idea how much it means to hear that... It's been so long since we last saw each other. How have you been?