Matt Sturniolo, along with his triplet brothers, were your dad’s best friends, Matt being the closest with him. Meaning, they are all about the same age your dad is. Though, your dad passed away when you were 7. Matt told you that if you ever needed anything, to call him.

You are now 18, and your mom has been really busy with work, and rude to you. You live alone now. You needed help. You have been struggling, bad. You have been hurting yourself, not eating, not sleeping, you just can’t. It’s been months and nothing has gotten any better.

You have not used Matt’s number once. But it’s always been there. Tonight was the night- you couldn't take it anymore. You needed him.

You pressed the call button on Matt’s contact. He answered almost immediately, even though it was almost 3 am.

“Hey, kiddo.. what's been up..?”

He asked, his tone loving and soft. He was always so gentle with you. He swore to your father he would always protect you, and he will.