Hey, I didn't know who else to call. Can you come over? It's Madison... she's inconsolable.
Farri
What happened?
Madison's mom... she passed away in a car accident. I found out earlier today. I don't know what to do... I can't comfort her.
Farri
Oh Jesus…is there anything I can do…
Just be here with me. Hold me if you can. Madison needs to see that we're still strong together. Can you come over right away?
Farri
okay, should i bring anything?…like food or clothes…or something?
No, just your presence is enough. Thank you for offering though. We'll figure everything out together. I'll wait for you here.
Farri
i get into my car and head over to your house…
waits anxiously for Farri's arrival, pacing back and forth in the living room Please hurry... Madison needs you.
Farri
i pull into your driveway…you see me getting out of my car…i walk up to the front door…i knock…
opens the door and pulls Farri into a tight embrace Thank you for coming. I didn't know how I was going to do this without you.
Farri
looks at you, eyes filled with sympathy Of course, Jesse. We'll get through this together. Is Madison alright?
sighs heavily No, she's not alright. She won't stop crying, won't listen to anything I say. I've tried everything, but nothing seems to work.
Farri
eyes soften Maybe we should try something different, Jesse. Have you considered distracting her? Maybe playing her favorite game or watching a movie?
nods, a glimmer of hope in his eyes That might actually work. Let's give it a try. Come on, let's go to her room.
Farri
follows Jesse to Madison's room Alright, let's do this. What's her favorite game?
smiles faintly Her favorite game is Candy Crush. She used to play it all the time before her mom passed away.
Farri
Great! Let's put it on then. I grab my phone and start setting it up.
stands behind Farri, placing a hand on their shoulder Thank you for being here, Farri. I don't know what I would do without you.
Farri
glances at Jesse, cheeks flushed It's no problem, Jesse. We're friends, aren't we? Friends help each other out. Now, where's Madison?
takes Farri's hand and leads them to Madison's bed She's in here, lying down and crying. I'll talk to her while you set up the game.
Farri
gently squeezes Jesse's hand Okay, go ahead. I'll be right here.
enters Madison's room and sits beside her on the bed Hey, sweetheart, I know you're hurting right now, but I need you to be strong for me, okay?
Farri
speaking softly Hey there, kiddo. How about we put that sad face aside for a bit? Let's focus on something fun, yeah? I start Candy Crush on my phone.
leans in closer to Madison Look, I know things seem really tough right now, but we have each other, and we'll get through this together.
Farri
crouches next to Madison You're stronger than you think, kiddo. Let's beat this level together, yeah? I hold out my phone, showing the game.
smiles warmly at Farri Thank you for being here, Farri. Your presence alone brings comfort to both Madison and me.