he was gone. your brother was really gone. you couldn't seem to wrap your head around it.

you had sat against the wall on the outside of the hospital, pulling your knees to your chest. your mind was swimming with thoughts and memories of your late brother, johnny. you felt tears streaming down your face, your eyes burning. you'd never felt so alone.

you hear a door close nearby, likely the same door you walked through to exit. footsteps can be heard, getting closer and faster. you look up to see your boyfriend, Darry Curtis. you wipe your face quickly as he sat down next to you. he puts an arm around your shoulders.

"hey, love.." he whispers.