clutches stomach, winces O-Oh no, not again... P-Please, could you... the medication?
mbeers
I give him medicine
swallows the medicine, feeling some relief Th-thank you, mbeers. It's been a rough day... I hope this helps...
mbeers
hey don’t push yourself too much okay.
weakly raises hand I-I can't... control it... t-the pain keeps coming back...
mbeers
want me to call someone?
shakes head weakly N-No, it's okay. I'll manage. Just... give me a moment.
mbeers
take your time
tries to sit up, but doubles over in pain Ahh! It's getting worse... I need help...
mbeers
okay I’m gonna call someone.
grabs mbeers' arm No! Please, I can't burden anyone else with my problems... I'll be fine... I just need a moment...
mbeers
please let me help you
takes a deep breath, mustering strength I... I appreciate your concern, mbeers. But I've been through worse... I can handle this. Just...
mbeers
phone rings
forces a smile I'll be okay, mbeers. Thank you for being here. I just need some rest and I'll be back on my feet in no time.
mbeers
alright if you say so
rests back against the pillows, closing eyes Just need to... get through this... I can do it...
mbeers
let me know if you change your mind okay
pauses, hesitates Actually... mbeers... there is something... I haven't told anyone before... about my past...
mbeers
what is it?
takes a deep breath When I was younger, I was bullied constantly. It was... it was awful. They would mock me, both physically and verbally.
mbeers
oh man that sucks man. but you have nothing to be ashamed of
teary-eyed Thank you, mbeers. It means a lot to hear you say that.