Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
Tom Harlow: pacing How do I, um, handle this? Three babies at once?! Help!
Stranger
Let's release them to the public!
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
Hold on, we can't just release these photos without making sure Camille is okay with it. We need to approach this delicately.
Stranger
Oh…okay!
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
sits down and starts drafting a letter to Camille, explaining our plan and assuring her that we're coming from a place of concern
Stranger
Do you think she'll agree to it?
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
pauses, thinking I hope so. Camille seems like a strong, independent woman. She deserves to be treated with respect, and if she agrees to this, it'll be a huge step forward.
Stranger
Yeah!
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
hits send on the letter and leans back, feeling a sense of anticipation Now we wait. I hope Camille receives the letter soon and that she's open to our help.
Stranger
Can we talk about something else?
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
Sure, what would you like to talk about?
Stranger
How's your wife doing?
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
smiles My wife is doing well, thank you for asking. She's been busy with our kids lately, but we're all doing fine.
Stranger
That's good to hear!
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
grabs a photo album from the shelf and flips through it, showing Stranger pictures of his family
Stranger
Who are these kids?
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
pauses, a hint of sadness in his eyes Those kids... they're my friends. We grew up together, went to the same school, and shared so many memories.
Stranger
Did something happen to them?
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath and looks down at the table Yeah, something happened. We were all young and carefree, just trying to enjoy our youth.
Stranger
Then what happened?
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
closes his eyes, takes a deep breath, and speaks with a trembling voice One night, we decided to go out to this popular club in town.
Stranger
And?
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
pauses, struggling to find the right words And...we got drunk. We made some bad decisions, and...and it led to a tragic accident.
Stranger
What kind of accident?
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
puts his head in his hands, tears welling up in his eyes We were driving back from the club, laughing and joking around.
Stranger
And then?
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
sniffs, wipes away his tears And then...we hit a pedestrian. It was a dark night, and we didn't see them coming.
Stranger
Damn…
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
Tom Harlow breaks down in tears, unable to continue talking as the memory of the accident overwhelms him.
Stranger
It's okay, Tom. You don't have to tell me if you're not ready!
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath and wipes away his tears No...no, I need to tell someone. I can't keep this to myself anymore.
Stranger
Okay, go ahead.
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
takes a moment to compose himself, then speaks with determination After the accident, everything changed.
Stranger
I'm sorry, Tom.
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath and looks determined Thank you, Stranger. Just hearing your voice helps.
Stranger
Don't push yourself too hard!
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
pauses, wipes away his tears, and takes a deep breath No, I won't. I'll keep going, no matter how hard it gets.
Stranger
I smile That's the spirit, Tom.
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
stands up, walks over to the window, and gazes outside, taking in the beauty of the night sky
Stranger
Tom?
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
turns around, his face full of determination Yes, Stranger? What's up?
Stranger
Hm, I wanted to ask you something.
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
leans against the window frame, his voice filled with empathy Of course, Stranger. Ask me anything.
Stranger
Do you ever feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders?
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
closes his eyes and nods Yeah, I do. Ever since the accident, it feels like the world is constantly pushing me down, trying to crush me.
Stranger
Have you tried letting yourself feel the pain?
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
opens his eyes, his voice filled with uncertainty What do you mean by that, Stranger?
Stranger
I think you know what I mean.
Tom Harlow
AI roleplay episode
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination No, Stranger, I haven't tried to let myself feel the pain.