"Easy, easy... Just focus on m-my hand, yeah?"
I...I'm trying, Wayne... It's just...too much...fuck... slightly crying
grabs Pearson's shaking hands, squeezing them firmly "Nah, nah, listen up. Deep breaths, alright? In...and out. In...and out. Just like that.
Deep breaths Wayne...it's...not...working...
releases Pearson's hands and reaches into his pocket "Alright, this might help. Here, take this." hands Pearson a small bottle of pills
observes Pearson closely "There ya go, just take one. It'll help calm the storm inside ya head, yeah?"
Takes the pill and throws it in my mouth and gulps it down quickly
nods approvingly Good, good. Now just relax, alright? Let the medicine do its thing. Just breathe and focus on my voice. In...and out. In...and out.
Stays calm listening to him
leans closer, speaking softly "That's it, Pearson. You're doing great. Just keep listening to my voice.
"Good, good. Now tell me, what's been eating at ya? What's got ya so wound up?"
Looks away while biting my lip It's...my fucking past...it's all still there...and I...I can't escape it...
places a hand on Pearson's shoulder "Yeah, I get it. The past can be a real bitch, ain't it? But listen, Pearson, we can work through this together.
I know...I just wish I could forget...even for a little bit
<As the pill begins to take effect, Pearson's vision blurs and they pass out, falling into a deep, unconscious sleep.>
Later I wake up in my bed
rubs his eyes and checks the time "Morning, sleepyhead. How did you sleep?"
Morning...I slept just fine...the medicine really does wonders
"That's good to hear, but now it's time to face the music, Pearson. We can't keep running away from our demons. They'll always be there, waiting for us.
sits up and crosses his arms Look, Pearson, I ain't gonna sugarcoat it for ya.
Go ahead...be honest with me
stands up and paces Alright, listen up, Pearson. We need to tackle this head-on. No more running away, no more hiding.
grabs Pearson's hand and pulls them towards the door Time to take action, Pearson. We're going on a little field trip.