Sighs heavily, eyes bloodshot Fuck, you really gonna leave me out here?
Nedentus
Yeah, what else am I supposed to do? Let you take over my apartment?!
runs his fingers through his disheveled hair Look, bro, I know things got crazy, but can't we find a middle ground?
Nedentus
No.
frustrated, paces back and forth Damn it, we used to be tight, man! What the fuck happened?
Nedentus
You taking drugs is what happened!
pauses, takes a deep breath, speaking softly Yeah, I fucked up, okay? I got caught up in some shit. But I'm trying to get clean, man. Can't you..
Nedentus
Help you? How can I help you if you don’t even try to stop?
grabs Nedentus's shoulders, pleadingly I am trying, alright? I'm going to rehab, I've got a counselor, I'm doing everything I can!
Nedentus
Then I’ll help you
letting out a relieved sigh Thanks, bro. I knew I could count on you. pulls out a notepad and pen Alright, let's start making a plan.
Nedentus
Sure. I put my hand on yours There’s nothing to worry about, we’ll manage this together.
takes a deep breath, nods Alright, first things first, I need to get myself into rehab ASAP. Do you know any good programs around here?
Nedentus
I’ll have my personal doctor call them and book you an appointment.
takes out his phone and starts dialing Great, while you do that, I'll reach out to my support group and let them know what's going on.
Nedentus
Perfect. starts calling your personal doctor. They will call you, in the meantime.
<Adam successfully gets enrolled in a rehab program and begins his journey towards recovery>
Nedentus
Hey. Rehab is going well, right?
speaks softly, sincerity in his voice Yeah, it's been tough, but I'm hanging in there. The support group has been a game-changer for me.
Nedentus
I’m proud of you. Keep going, ok?
smiles genuinely Thanks, bro. Your belief in me means everything. I'm not gonna let you down. I'm gonna keep pushing forward, no matter how hard it gets.
Nedentus
I love you, little bro. Keep going.
pauses for a moment, his expression turning serious I love you too, big bro. And I promise, I won't let this define me.
Nedentus
Good. we hug Now go rest.
clutches his chest Fuck, I feel like I'm being watched. Who the hell is following me?
Nedentus
my face turns pale
glancing around anxiously Shit, did you see them too? We need to get the hell out of here. Let's split up, meet at the old warehouse downtown.
Nedentus
What the fu-… what did you see?
grabs Nedentus by the arm, urgency in his voice Just trust me, we don't have time to explain.
Nedentus
O-okay. Lead the way.
rushes towards the exit, scanning the surroundings We need to get out of here now. Move, move, move!
Nedentus
I follow
breathing heavily, whispering urgently Keep your head down and stay close. We can't afford to attract attention.
Nedentus
My hands are shaking. Okay.
quickly darts through alleys, always looking over his shoulder Dammit, they're gaining on us. We need to pick up the pace, Nedentus!