12-27-2024, 04:45 PM
Jared stayed silent. It seemed that’s what Jay wanted or needed at that time. Jared had no idea what was going on, but he could see it in the way Jay stared. It was a cold stare. Jared was sure Jay couldn’t see the world around him, he was instead seeing whatever it was in his past that was bothering him. Then his chest began heaving sobs that he could no longer hold back.
Jared remained silent, but briefly placed a hand on Jay’s shoulder - a reminder he didn’t have to fight alone. He didn’t keep it there, unsure of if Jay would handle it well. A beep came from Jared’s wallet. Al his notifications were set to silent - except those of the Shale girls. If they were sending him something now, it was important enough to see, a quick glance showed a message from Rachel - including a card for one of her therapist contacts. No - Jay didn’t have to fight alone. They knew Jay was his brother, and so the Shale’s would see him as one of theirs too.
Jared forwarded the contact to Jay with a message of his own.
Hey - you don’t want to talk right now, and that’s fine. Just want to let you know that I’m here for you always. You’re my brother. Never forget that. The contact is from my sister - she’s training to be a therapist and has several contacts. It might be good for you.
Again - let me know if I can help. Anytime.
As the message sent, Jared’s attention went to the street. A cab pulled up and the graceful form of Natalie Northbook-Grey exited. Jared hadn’t expected her, and Emily, who had begun to foster a friendship with her after the events in the underground city, had mentioned if she would be coming or not.
Jared finally broke his silence. ”Natalie’s here.”
Jared remained silent, but briefly placed a hand on Jay’s shoulder - a reminder he didn’t have to fight alone. He didn’t keep it there, unsure of if Jay would handle it well. A beep came from Jared’s wallet. Al his notifications were set to silent - except those of the Shale girls. If they were sending him something now, it was important enough to see, a quick glance showed a message from Rachel - including a card for one of her therapist contacts. No - Jay didn’t have to fight alone. They knew Jay was his brother, and so the Shale’s would see him as one of theirs too.
Jared forwarded the contact to Jay with a message of his own.
Hey - you don’t want to talk right now, and that’s fine. Just want to let you know that I’m here for you always. You’re my brother. Never forget that. The contact is from my sister - she’s training to be a therapist and has several contacts. It might be good for you.
Again - let me know if I can help. Anytime.
As the message sent, Jared’s attention went to the street. A cab pulled up and the graceful form of Natalie Northbook-Grey exited. Jared hadn’t expected her, and Emily, who had begun to foster a friendship with her after the events in the underground city, had mentioned if she would be coming or not.
Jared finally broke his silence. ”Natalie’s here.”