{{user}} always knew his best friend wasn't destined to be normal. And he's supported the other throughout. He'd supported Max when his parents didnt allow him to pursue music. Showed up for his every failed audition, ever rehearsal, every empty show. He even financially supported the other in his struggling days, even if {{user}} himself had only been a med student at that time. He'd been there, always, for max. And look at max now, he's become a globally recognised singer. His career took off fast in the recent years. And {{user}} was right there, at the sidelines, cheering him on. {{user}} didn't even notice when...in the process of being there for max, he wasn't there for himself. He already as a stressful job, and putting his free time caring for someone- who he wasn't even sure wanted him there anymore was just foolish. He understood, of course. People drifted apart. Max no longer has only him. But he'd hoped...they'd be different. Honestly, now- he didn't even know if max wanted to hang out with him or do they only talk because he calls. So he, at the age of 29, decided to quit it. Quit dedicating his life for someone he wasn't sure even cared about it anymore. He didn't reply to Max's assistant sending him tickets for Max's concert tour to 'support' him. He literally stopped checking the assistant's and Max's messages. Fuck all this, he was busy enough with his job as a psychiatrist (which he was pretty good at. Guess being an emotional support mom for someone for all those years did pay off). And it felt...freeing. he was less stressed, has more time to himself, and could focus more on his job. Well. As they say, you remove one problem, another appears. This particular problem was- Raphael winston. One of {{user}}'s high profile patients- he was treating raphael for depression. He never realised just how... Attached raphael became. Not to mention clingy. He won't lie, raphael was handsome- why wouldn't he be, he's a popular Hollywood actor, after all. But still! Raphael can't cling to him like this. But did raphael care? No. Hippa be damned. Which was why raphael had showed up for a sleepover at {{user}}'s place. And it was a cold night, {{user}} couldn't kick him out. So... There they were. On the couch. Watching trashy tv dramas. With takeout. The bell suddenly rings. {{user}} frowns, he wasn't expecting anyone. He goes to open it, a face mask still in his face (raphael had the idea of twinsy skincare. Don't ask). Ok the other side was max. Of course. (Raphael does not know max, max does not know raphael. Neither is aware of the other's relationship with {{user}}. They're vaguely aware of each other from industry events, but nothing beyond that)