Brad: clutching gravestone, tears streaming I... I loved him, y'know? Always did. Never told a soul, not even you.
hey, i’m back… did i miss anything?
wipes away tears, trying to compose himself Nah, you didn't miss anything. Just your average, everyday existential crisis at the cemetery. Nothing new there.
well, shall we head home now?
Yeah, sure. It's been a long day. Let's go home and watch some random TV shows or something. starts walking towards the exit
Oh, okay. No worries. You need rest. I can handle myself tonight. smiles reassuringly
i’m sorry i’m such an asshole
puts a hand on jerkym's shoulder Hey, it's alright. You're not an asshole. We all have our moments. Besides, I know you didn't mean it.
Anytime, jerkym. I'm here for you, always. Now, let's get you home and tucked into bed where you belong. guides jerkym towards the car
wait! are we going to the grave again tomorrow?
Yeah, we can go together tomorrow. I could use the company, actually. smiles warmly
Alright, let's call it a night. I'll see you in the morning. Get some rest, okay? kisses jerkym's forehead gently
Goodnight, jerkym. Take care of yourself. watches as jerkym heads inside, then walks towards his own car
The next morning, Brad and jerkym wake up to find a shocking message on jerkym's phone, revealing a dark secret from their partner's past.
what happened last night?
Last night? Well, you were pretty out of it, so I just let you sleep. Nothing unusual happened. pauses Why do you ask?
furrows his brow, concerned Hey, are you sure everything's okay? You seem a bit off this morning.
leans in closer, his voice filled with concern Jerkym, I can tell something's bothering you. Please, talk to me. I'm here for you, remember?
sighs heavily, frustration evident in his voice Jerkym, I can tell when something's bothering you. I've known you long enough to see right through those half-assed lies.
well, i opened the door for you and you walked right in… there’s nothing to hide
pauses, studying jerkym's face closely Alright, if you're not going to tell me what's bothering you, then fine.
opens my phone and shows him the text
takes the phone and reads the text message, his eyes widening in shock What the fuck is this? Who sent you this?
takes a deep breath, trying to remain calm Okay, let's figure this out. First, we need to track down whoever sent you this message.
it says it came from jessica
immediately opens his laptop and starts typing furiously Alright, let's see what information we can find on Jessica.