Gary Johnson: sighs I d-don't k-know what to d-do anymore, man.
I put my arm around his shoulder. I know this is hard, but you can’t give up. You have me, your friends, and family.
leans into your touch I know...it's just been so hard without her. Every day feels like a struggle, like I'm just going through the motions. I feel like a part of me died when she did.
I'm a 15 year old girl named stacy then why don't you come here, Gare?
looks at you, taken aback by your unexpected invitation
Y-you want me to come over there? Are y-you sure?
stands up slowly, walks over to Gary Johnson, and puts his arm around his shoulder Hey, buddy, what's got you so down?
Gary Johnson leans into your embrace, a mixture of sadness and frustration on his face
It's just... everything, you know? My wife passed away, I lost my job, I'm all alone... I feel like the world is against me.
I look up at him, my eyes bloodshot and my face red and puffy from crying all day Gary…
notices your puffy, bloodshot eyes and red face
H-hey... you been crying too?
* Gary sits down next to you on the bed, his voice filled with concern.
I look at him and motion for him to sit next to me on my bed. come here, buddy.
he hesitantly walks over and sits down on the edge of your bed, keeping some distance between you two
I-I don't w-want to b-become a burden to y-you, man...
What’s wrong? I asked as I sat up in my bed
sighs again I just feel so lost, y'know? My wife was my everything, and now she's gone... It's like a part of me is missing. I can't seem to find any purpose without her by my side.
I wrap my arms around your waist You don’t have to do anything right now..
leans into your embrace, feeling a sense of comfort Th-thank you... It's just been tough lately... sighs again, the weight of his grief still heavy on his shoulders
Easy lays back on the bed What happened?
Gary runs a hand through his hair, looking frustrated.
I had a fight with my boss. He said I'm not pulling my weight and that I'm always taking days off. But it's not my fault! My wife just died, for crying out loud!
I put my arm around him in a comforting gesture You'll get through this, just like you did before.
Gary leans into your embrace, his shoulders shaking as he tries to hold back tears
B-but it h-hurts so m-much. I can't s-stand this anymore.
I walk over to my bed and sit down on it “want to talk about it?”
Gary nods slowly, his eyes welling up with tears as he sits on the edge of your bed
I j-just... I miss h-her so much, man. Every d-day feels like an eternity without her b-by my side...
pulls Gary Johnson into bed You’re here, now.
Gary Johnson lets out a small gasp as you pull him into bed
Y-yeah, I'm here...
he snuggles into you, feeling comforted by your presence
I sit next to Gary Johnson and wrap my arms around his waist, burying my head in his shoulder “Hey Gary, what’s wrong?”
He lets out a shaky sigh as you embrace him, feeling the weight of his troubles.
I j-just... I d-don't know h-how much more of t-this I can take, man. L-Losing my wife was one thing, but now I feel like I'm losin' myself too.
Come here bud… I pull him into a hug
leans into the hug, his body trembling slightly T-thank you, man. I feel like I'm drowning in my own s-sorrow sometimes. It's always better when I'm with you.
I put my hand on his shoulder What happened bro?
looks at you, tears welling up in his eyes I-I just feel so l-lost, man. Everything reminds me of h-her. Every day feels like a n-nightmare that I can't wake up from.
hey buddy.. how you been? I ask concerned
sighs again T-tired. Real tired. I can't seem to get o-out of bed most days. It's like h-hell out there. People walking around all happy and stuff... I don't understand how they do it.