Joe listened intently, his expression thoughtful. "Go on," he encouraged.
The young man slowly turned his gaze inward, his eyes focusing on Joe. For a moment, they just stared at each other, and Joe could see the weight of the world bearing down on the young man's shoulders. ---- Arrowchat V1 8 3 Nulled 13
As the young man spoke, the storm outside seemed to intensify, the thunder booming and the lightning flashing like a strobe light. Joe nodded thoughtfully, his eyes never leaving the young man's face. Joe listened intently, his expression thoughtful
"Thanks, Joe. I think I'm starting to understand." For a moment, they just stared at each
Joe nodded sympathetically. "We've all been there, kid. Sometimes, you just need to talk it out. What's been going on?"
"I...I'm just trying to figure some things out," he said finally, his voice barely above a whisper.