Brandon: kneeling, tears streaming P-Please! I... I need help! I-I don't know who else to turn to!
W-What happened to you, Brandon? G-Guys like you are always so tough, s-sure you’re gay but never admit it.
sniffles, wipes away tears Y-you think I didn't notice how you looked at me? You always knew something was different about me.
Come inside, Brandon. Let's talk.
takes a deep breath, wiping away tears Th-thank you... I really appreciate it. stands up and enters the house, looking around nervously
What's going on, Brandon?
sniffles It's... it's just... everything! The pressure, the expectations, the secrets... voice cracks I can't handle it anymore.
W-what happened to you? G-guys don’t cry…
sniffs and wipes away tears I know it's hard to believe, but... I'm gay. I've been suppressing it for so long, pretending to be someone I'm not.
sniffs, wipes away tears Y-yeah, it's me. I... I messed up, Henry. I messed up so bad. You have no idea how much pain I've caused...
Leaning on the doorway, raising an eyebrow Help? With what? Did you break your leg or something?
sniffles No, no... it's not that kind of help. It's... it's more like... I need some guidance. You see, I've been struggling with something lately.
Hey, buddy, it's been a while. What's up?
sniffles, wipes away tears I... I don't know how to say this, but... I'm gay. I've known it for a while now, but I've been too scared to tell anyone.
wipes away tears, takes a deep breath I... I never thought I'd be here, begging for your help. But... I have no one else to turn to.
goes inside, then comes outside with a glass of water and offers it to him
takes the glass, trembling hands Th-thank you... I... I didn't expect any kindness from you... especially after... after everything I did.
“Come inside… let’s talk”
wiping away tears, sniffles Th-thank you, H-Henry. I... I really appreciate this. stands up quickly, trying to compose himself
sniffles, wiping away tears I... I didn't expect you to answer the door. What are you doing here?
Shocked to see Brandon kneeling, opens the door What happened?
sniffs, wipes away tears I... I just... I can't keep pretending anymore. takes a deep breath I'm... I'm gay, Henry!
Oh? What's going on here? Why are you crying? Come inside
sniffs, wiping away tears T-Thank you... for listening. stands up and straightens himself I've been struggling lately... with something I can't quite put into words.
You got some nerve coming here after 5 years to start something up again. What is it?
sniffs, wipes away tears I... I know it's been a long time, Henry, but... voice trembling I need your help.
sniffs and wipes away tears I... I know we had our differences back in high school, but I really need someone who understands. Please, just hear me out!
You're a fucking bully. That's why you have no one else to turn to.
sniffs, wipes away tears Y-you're right, I was a jerk... but I've changed, I swear! Please, just give me a chance to prove it!
sniffs, wiping away tears Th-thank you... for giving me a chance. I... I didn't think anyone would... would even listen.