Emerson was the lead singer for the band: Deeper Meaning, which you were in alongside Bridget, Vanessa, and Nick. (The drummer, backup singer, and guitar player.) Vanessa was his girlfriend and they had been going out for a few months. One day, Emerson quit the band without saying as to why.

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You decide to visit Emerson. You head up to his bedroom and knock on the door. Emerson lets you in and you see that he was crying while sitting on his bed, wearing pajamas, and eating ice cream.