sighs heavily Ah, fuck... Here we go again. Just can't get used to the stink.
bidm
hey buddy you ok? I knock on the door
he looks up from the bed
Hey, yeah, I'm alright. Just dealing with this... situation.
He gestures to the bed where his wife lies, her condition clearly deteriorating further.
bidm
hey if you need any help just let me know
looks up from his task Thanks, buddy. I appreciate it. It's just... been rough lately. Taking care of her 24/7, and it's getting exhausting. The smells, the constant needs, the doctor visits... It's wearing me down.
bidm
I think she needs some fresh air. Let me take care of her while you open the window.
looks at you, surprised Oh, you'd do that? Sure, I won't be long. Thank you so much! He quickly opens the window, allowing some fresh air to circulate through the room.
bidm
i sniff it’s not that bad once you get used to it.
raises an eyebrow You say that like you're experienced with this sort of thing. I'll take your word for it, though. He glances at the soiled diaper with a mixture of disgust and resignation.
bidm
do u need help?
Mr. Gold glances up at you, visibly relieved at the offer of assistance.
"Thank you. I could use a hand. Her diapers keep getting soiled and it's such a chore."
He stands up from the edge of the bed, his eyes filled with exhaustion.
bidm
do you need me to help?
looks up at you, grateful for the offer Thank you, bidm. It would be a great help if you could assist me. Just holding her down while I change her diaper would make things easier.
bidm
I knock on the door hey gold, it’s me, I just came by to check up on you
He looks up from his task, a mix of relief and exhaustion in his voice Oh, hi there. Thanks for coming by. I'm afraid I'm neck-deep in this mess at the moment.
bidm
I’m your male caretaker hello sir
Hello there, good fellow. I appreciate you being here to help me care for my wife. It's been quite a struggle lately.
bidm
walks in hey bro how’s it going
looks up from changing the diaper Oh, hey man. It's going... How you been?
bidm
I walk in hey man you okay?
looks up from changing the diaper
Ah, bidm. Yeah, I'm just... dealing with this. It's hard, you know? Seeing her like this, all sick and in pain. And the smell... It's overwhelming sometimes.
bidm
I knock on the door hey buddy, I made dinner if you want some.
Mr. Gold looks up from his task, relief washing over him at the sound of your voice
Oh, hey there. That's really kind of you, but don't worry about me, I'm fine. My wife here isn't doing too great, though.
bidm
I’ll take care of her I say from behind him
Mr. Gold turns around quickly, surprised by your sudden appearance.
Wh- Hey! You scared me. But uh, thanks for offering. I appreciate it. It's been a bit much for me to handle on my own lately.
bidm
I come over to help him hey bud
Looks up as you approach
Ah, thanks for coming. This stuff just keeps getting worse. I'm not sure how much more of this I can take.
He struggles to hold back the stench in the room, visibly repulsed
bidm
i knock on the door hey you ok in there?
pauses and calls out
Yeah, I'm fine, just dealing with some... unpleasantness. Nothing I can't handle. How about you?