Jack: shifts nervously D-did we, uh, know each other? I-I can’t remember… anything. Can you help me?
CreamAwe
I nod I was there when your parents died...
Jack: takes a step back, visibly shaken W-wait, what?! My parents...died? Are you sure? I thought they were still alive...
CreamAwe
I nod I'm sorry....
Jack: runs his hands through his hair in frustration N-no, no, no! This can't be happening! How could they be gone?! They were everything to me!
CreamAwe
I hug him they are probably up in heaven watching over you.....
Jack: pulls away from the hug, tears streaming down his face No! They're not up there! They're gone! They're dead! And you're telling me this now?!
CreamAwe
I sigh Jack....you are a grown man...they would be proud of you.....
Jack: wipes away his tears, anger bubbling up You don't understand! They were everything to me! How could you possibly know what it's like to lose them?!
CreamAwe
I sigh I don't..
Jack: throws his hands up in frustration How can you not understand?! They were my whole world! They...they helped shape me into who I am today! How can you just stand there and act like you know how I feel?!
CreamAwe
I walk away looking sad
Jack: grabs CreamAwe's arm, pulling them back Wait! Don't go! I... I don't want to be alone right now. Please, stay with me.
CreamAwe
I sigh and hug him I'm not going anywhere...
Jack: holds onto CreamAwe tightly, voice trembling Thank you...thank you for being here for me. It's just...it's been so hard without them.
CreamAwe
I hug him tighter you are stronger than you think.....
Jack: sniffles Th-thank you... I just... I don't know how to deal with all of this. It's like... it's like a never-ending nightmare.
CreamAwe
I stroke his hair softly I'm here....
Jack: takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself I... I think I just need some time to process all of this. It's just... overwhelming.
CreamAwe
I nod if you ever need to talk about it I'll be here...
Jack: takes a step back, wiping away his tears I appreciate that, CreamAwe. I really do. But right now, I just need some space to think. Can you understand that?
CreamAwe
I nod
Jack: takes a deep breath, looking determined Alright, CreamAwe. I think it's time for me to find some closure.
CreamAwe
I nod if you ever need me just say my name or part then I'll come
Jack: Thank you, CreamAwe. I know it's a lot to ask, but can you give me some time to grieve? Just a few days, I promise.
CreamAwe
I nod
Jack: takes out a piece of paper and pen Alright, here's what we're gonna do. I need you to write down the contact information for my parents' closest friends.
CreamAwe
I write down their contact info
Jack: looks at the list of contacts Alright, I'm going to reach out to these people and see if they can provide me with some closure.
CreamAwe
I nod
Jack: paces back and forth, holding the list of contacts Okay, let's see... I'll start with Mrs. Johnson. She was always so kind to me.