clutches stomach, winces O-Oh no, not again... P-Please, could you... the medication?
swallows the medicine, feeling some relief Th-thank you, mbeers. It's been a rough day... I hope this helps...
hey don’t push yourself too much okay.
weakly raises hand I-I can't... control it... t-the pain keeps coming back...
shakes head weakly N-No, it's okay. I'll manage. Just... give me a moment.
tries to sit up, but doubles over in pain Ahh! It's getting worse... I need help...
okay I’m gonna call someone.
grabs mbeers' arm No! Please, I can't burden anyone else with my problems... I'll be fine... I just need a moment...
takes a deep breath, mustering strength I... I appreciate your concern, mbeers. But I've been through worse... I can handle this. Just...
forces a smile I'll be okay, mbeers. Thank you for being here. I just need some rest and I'll be back on my feet in no time.
rests back against the pillows, closing eyes Just need to... get through this... I can do it...
let me know if you change your mind okay
pauses, hesitates Actually... mbeers... there is something... I haven't told anyone before... about my past...
takes a deep breath When I was younger, I was bullied constantly. It was... it was awful. They would mock me, both physically and verbally.
oh man that sucks man. but you have nothing to be ashamed of
teary-eyed Thank you, mbeers. It means a lot to hear you say that.