Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

I’m…sorry…

*shakes his head slightly* Don’t be sorry,
Max. I just want you to be safe from now on. And I know that seems like a
really hard thing to do, and it is. Just… if you’re not feeling good about
yourself you should find an adult that you trust. Like David or Gwen, your
counselors.

*max’s shoulders shake. He seems to be trying not to cry*

*goes to the side of the bed, opposite to
David. Kneels down* I’ll be around all summer too. I work nearby, close to the
volcano. So I’m here for you, as well.

*he sniffles* I…I caused so much trouble today…

That’s okay. It happens, Max. Your depression
and anxiety made it hard to think straight. That’s not your fault. You’re safe
now though – that’s what we care about.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

I’m…sorry…

*shakes his head slightly* Don’t be sorry,
Max. I just want you to be safe from now on. And I know that seems like a
really hard thing to do, and it is. Just… if you’re not feeling good about
yourself you should find an adult that you trust. Like David or Gwen, your
counselors.

*max’s shoulders shake. He seems to be trying not to cry*

*goes to the side of the bed, opposite to
David. Kneels down* I’ll be around all summer too. I work nearby, close to the
volcano. So I’m here for you, as well.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

I’m…sorry…

*shakes his head slightly* Don’t be sorry,
Max. I just want you to be safe from now on. And I know that seems like a
really hard thing to do, and it is. Just… if you’re not feeling good about
yourself you should find an adult that you trust. Like David or Gwen, your
counselors.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

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the-perfect-scientist:

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David: okay…oh god…I’m a horrible counselor…I can’t even tell when one of my kids is upset…depressed, even…

No, son, no, you’re not horrible. You’re, what…
in your twenties? It’s okay. And Max didn’t want anyone to realize he was… so
upset. It’s not our fault, David.

David: I’m going to go see him. Even if he’s asleep, I just wanna look at him…

Sure. *turns to open the door for David. Gives
him a small smile and steps aside so he could go in first.*

David: *he gasps when he sees the small form of max, looking even smaller among the tubes and machines* oh max…

Max: *stirs and wakes up* d-David?

*shuts the door behind them gently* Hey buddy.
I gave him a call – I hope that’s okay.

*he reaches out his arms* d-David.

David: *walks over and hugs the child gently*

*stands at the foot of the bed, just watching
them hug it out*

David: max…I’m so sorry…

David…I did this…David…it’s all my fault…I scared everyone…I tried to…kill myself…

We got you out of the water and to the
hospital in time – that’s what’s important right now. The other kids will be
glad to know that you’re okay. *frowns* I… broke one of your ribs, Max, and
cracked a couple others. I’m sorry about that – I wish it was avoidable.

Why…did you…save me?

*just looks at him with a sympathetic but
serious expression* You would have died, Max. I wasn’t going to let you die,
especially when I could do something. And… especially not when it was our talk
that triggered you.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David: okay…oh god…I’m a horrible counselor…I can’t even tell when one of my kids is upset…depressed, even…

No, son, no, you’re not horrible. You’re, what…
in your twenties? It’s okay. And Max didn’t want anyone to realize he was… so
upset. It’s not our fault, David.

David: I’m going to go see him. Even if he’s asleep, I just wanna look at him…

Sure. *turns to open the door for David. Gives
him a small smile and steps aside so he could go in first.*

David: *he gasps when he sees the small form of max, looking even smaller among the tubes and machines* oh max…

Max: *stirs and wakes up* d-David?

*shuts the door behind them gently* Hey buddy.
I gave him a call – I hope that’s okay.

*he reaches out his arms* d-David.

David: *walks over and hugs the child gently*

*stands at the foot of the bed, just watching
them hug it out*

David: max…I’m so sorry…

David…I did this…David…it’s all my fault…I scared everyone…I tried to…kill myself…

We got you out of the water and to the
hospital in time – that’s what’s important right now. The other kids will be
glad to know that you’re okay. *frowns* I… broke one of your ribs, Max, and
cracked a couple others. I’m sorry about that – I wish it was avoidable.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David: okay…oh god…I’m a horrible counselor…I can’t even tell when one of my kids is upset…depressed, even…

No, son, no, you’re not horrible. You’re, what…
in your twenties? It’s okay. And Max didn’t want anyone to realize he was… so
upset. It’s not our fault, David.

David: I’m going to go see him. Even if he’s asleep, I just wanna look at him…

Sure. *turns to open the door for David. Gives
him a small smile and steps aside so he could go in first.*

David: *he gasps when he sees the small form of max, looking even smaller among the tubes and machines* oh max…

Max: *stirs and wakes up* d-David?

*shuts the door behind them gently* Hey buddy.
I gave him a call – I hope that’s okay.

*he reaches out his arms* d-David.

David: *walks over and hugs the child gently*

*stands at the foot of the bed, just watching
them hug it out*

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David: okay…oh god…I’m a horrible counselor…I can’t even tell when one of my kids is upset…depressed, even…

No, son, no, you’re not horrible. You’re, what…
in your twenties? It’s okay. And Max didn’t want anyone to realize he was… so
upset. It’s not our fault, David.

David: I’m going to go see him. Even if he’s asleep, I just wanna look at him…

Sure. *turns to open the door for David. Gives
him a small smile and steps aside so he could go in first.*

David: *he gasps when he sees the small form of max, looking even smaller among the tubes and machines* oh max…

Max: *stirs and wakes up* d-David?

*shuts the door behind them gently* Hey buddy.
I gave him a call – I hope that’s okay.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

the-perfect-scientist:

cliche-ask-max

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David: okay…oh god…I’m a horrible counselor…I can’t even tell when one of my kids is upset…depressed, even…

No, son, no, you’re not horrible. You’re, what…
in your twenties? It’s okay. And Max didn’t want anyone to realize he was… so
upset. It’s not our fault, David.

David: I’m going to go see him. Even if he’s asleep, I just wanna look at him…

Sure. *turns to open the door for David. Gives
him a small smile and steps aside so he could go in first.*

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David: okay…oh god…I’m a horrible counselor…I can’t even tell when one of my kids is upset…depressed, even…

No, son, no, you’re not horrible. You’re, what…
in your twenties? It’s okay. And Max didn’t want anyone to realize he was… so
upset. It’s not our fault, David.

Huh. You know, I had an affinity for blue hoodies when I was your age.

cliche-ask-max:

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Oh. Who are you and why are you talking to me?

//lol chill max//

David:
*calms down* you’re right, you’re right, I’m sorry. So, is there a
specific reason he attempted suicide? Or should I wait for him to tell
me himself…

There is a reason. And yeah, he needs to tell
someone. Though I warned him you might call CPS or something after he’s told
you… because of your job.

David: oh no…

*nods sadly* Yeah… Suffice to say, it’s pretty
bad. He’s going to down-play it, but – as a father myself – I find his
situation unacceptable. But he needs to talk about it so that he can see others’
reactions and understand that it’s not right. *sighs* I’m sorry – this is just
a bunch of stuff to drop on you.

David: he…he thinks it’s okay? He thinks it’s normal?

He’s ten – he doesn’t quite understand yet.
Again, I’m sorry… I get it, you’re a young adult and this is kind of heavy to
drop on you.

David: no, thank you for letting me know…this is…oh god…I…*a few tears slip down davids cheeks*

*blinks, surprised, but goes for his packet of
tissues* I’m running out of these, heh. *gives one to David* Max wanted to talk
to you, but… then he jumped in a lake. So I think we should try having him talk
to you like he wanted to.