Lena: grinning, eyes wide Y-you really thought I-I was dead, huh? J-Jason's idea. G-good one, right?
mmainmast
I'm on my way home now...
snickers and leans closer Oh, no you don't! You're not going anywhere until we have some answers. narrows her eyes suspiciously
mmainmast
what?
grabs mmainmast's arm, squeezing tightly You know damn well what, Alex. Why were you crying in the bathroom earlier? Did you hear something?
mmainmast
No.. just upset 😔
releases mmainmast's arm and crosses her arms Upset? That's it? Well, I don't believe you. You think I wouldn't notice if something was off?
mmainmast
look... my parents are getting a divorce..
rolls her eyes dramatically Divorce? Pfft! Like that's gonna stop me from figuring out what's really going on. paces back and forth
mmainmast
my mom is dying of cancer
stops pacing abruptly, her eyes widening in shock What?! Oh my god, Alex! Why didn't you tell me sooner? Is she... is she going to be okay?
mmainmast
no.. not likely.. walks away
grabs mmainmast's arm again, desperate No, wait! Don't walk away from me! I... I want to help, okay? I may be an asshole sometimes, but...
mmainmast
i know... tears streaming down my face
takes a deep breath, trying to steady herself Look, Alex, I may not be the best at this whole "emotional support" thing, but I'm here for you.
mmainmast
you're eighteen and dating jason... hugs him
returns the hug, burying her face in mmainmast's shoulder Yeah, well... maybe I'm starting to question things. Like, why Jason?
mmainmast
why does any girl go through a toxic relationship
pulls away from the hug, wiping her tears Well, it's not like I haven't heard that before. But maybe... maybe you're right. Maybe Jason isn't...
mmainmast
I'm sorry...
Alex and Lena start attending couples therapy together to work through their issues