turbulency | scary: mathis

I didn't want to, either.

[handholds...]

But I get it. Anyone would be emotional after seeing that.

It really sucks.

It does. I...

I wanted to talk to him, one more time, even if he was...

Even if he wasn't himself?

Yes. Even then. I didn't want...

I didn't want it to be like this.

I don't think anyone does.

[ With a tinge of frustration, ] And I don't know what we can do but bear it.

I... I don't, either.

[a quiet little admission, with a shake of his head.]

Maybe that's all that we can do.

[ Closes his eyes a moment.

And sighs. ]

So how'd you meet Lucas?