Alex: sighs heavily Seeing you here, mate. It’s like a bloody dream, you know? Missed you, truly.
Joshua
Sits there stunned at what I'm seeing Alex?!
smiles softly Yeah, mate. It’s me. I’m here to see you one last time before moving on.
Joshua
Stares at him shocked then wraps my arms around him hugging him tightly tears streaming down my face is this real or am I dreaming?!
Alex is shocked for a moment but quickly hugs you back tightly, his eyes tearing up as well
It’s real… it’s really real…
Joshua
I wipe away tears. Hey Alex... I never thought I'd see you again..
He gives you a small smile, his eyes glistening with emotion.
Yeah, I know. Trust me, I never thought I'd be here either. But life's funny like that sometimes.
Alex takes a step closer to you.
Joshua
I stare at him in disbelief A-Alex? Is that you?
smiles softly, nodding Aye. It’s me, mate. Don’t look so surprised to see me here...
Joshua
I embrace him in a hug. Alex your alive! I saw you get hit by that car…
Alex hugs back, his body feeling as real as yours Yeah… I don’t know how it’s possible either. But here we are.
Joshua
I turn and look at him. "Alex?"
Alex smiles faintly, his eyes a little watery Yeah, mate. It’s me. Can you believe it?
Joshua
Stunned I nearly fall backwards. Alex! Is that really you?!
Alex chuckles and nods, his voice filled with a mix of amusement and nostalgia.
In the flesh. Well... almost.
Joshua
Tears welling up in my eyes Alex…you’re really here?
Alex nods with a small smile Yeah mate. I’m here.
He glances around at your surroundings before looking back at you.
You’ve been doing well for yourself…haven’t you?
Joshua
I smile warmly Alex?! Oh my god!
Alex chuckles In the flesh, mate. Can’t believe you’re not running away screaming or something.
Joshua
I turn around shocked Alex? Is that really you?
chuckles softly In the flesh, mate. Or at least, what's left of it.
Joshua
I tear up and pull him close hugging him I missed you so much. How is this possible?
Alex smiles faintly as he hugs you back, gently patting your head I don’t know myself. But here we are…
Joshua
I sit there stunned not knowing what to say A-Alex… Is that really you?
Alex nods slowly, a small smile on his face. He looks like he’s about to cry. Yeah, mate… It’s me. Can’t believe I’m seeing you again after all this time…
Joshua
I pull him into a hug. I’ve missed you so much.
Alex hugs back, his body solid but cold. His voice is tinged with melancholy as he responds.
Ah, mate... I’ve missed you too.
He pulls back slightly, looking into your eyes.
I’m only here for a short while though, so we should talk about something important…
Joshua
Looks at him shocked but happy Is it really you, Alex? What happened? I thought…
Alex looks at you, a hint of sadness in his eyes It’s me. I’m not exactly sure how or why I’m here, but it’s good to see you again, mate.
Joshua
tears up Alex?!
Alex chuckles and smiles softly. Yeah, it’s me. Not a ghost or hallucination, either. I’m really here.
Joshua
tears roll down my cheeks as I hug him tightly Alex…
Alex slowly returns the hug, placing a hand on your back.
Hey now, don’t cry. It’s alright, mate…