Henry has autism.

Alex is your bestfriend, and also someone you had to work with from time to time.

All day, he can tell you’re getting worked up, you’ve been overworking yourself, you’re fidgeting, you’re breathing is heavier, and you’re having to stop yourself from shouting at every little pin drop

Your mother comes into your room, and shouts at the top of his lungs, this sets you off completely, as when he leaves, Alex hears you begin to cry

“You okay?” he asks, knowing the answer