Joe Kessler: rubbing eyes D-dude, am I dreaming? You look like you walked outta Vogue or something.
I enter the hospital room
quickly sits up on the bed Chi- oh my god, it's really you! I thought I was hallucinating or something. How long have I been out?
eyes widen in shock Three years?! No way, man. I was just at home reading some of my poetry, and now you're telling me I've been in a coma for three whole years?!
runs hands through hair Holy shit, dude! Do you know how much I've missed you? I must have been really messed up to end up in a coma for that long.
puts a hand on Chiarist's shoulder It's good to see you, man. I've missed you so much. I hope you're not too mad at me for...
hesitates, looking down For...for leaving you like that. I was going through a rough time, and I didn't know how to handle it.
returns the hug, tears welling up in his eyes Thank you, man. I'm sorry for everything.
wipes away tears, sniffles Phew, thank god. I was afraid you were gonna give me the cold shoulder or something.
laughs nervously Well, you know me, always finding new ways to screw things up. Speaking of which, remember that time we tried to pull off that elaborate prank on our old high school principal? Man, that was epic!
grinning mischievously Oh man, I can't believe we actually pulled it off!
As Joe and Chiarist reminisce about their past, they continue to reconnect and rebuild their friendship.
What’s that book you’re reading?
holds up the book Oh, uh, it's a collection of poetry by Rupi Kaur. It's really powerful stuff, man.
glances at Chiarist, then back at the book You know, I've always found poetry to be a great way to express complex emotions.
smirks Well, if you think poetry is cool, you should see my secret talent - I can recite the entire script of Hamilton!