What's Up, Buddy
05 · 9 scenes
- I · IX
He Leaps Into My Arms
He springs up and clings tight, and the weeping comes harder than it has in years.
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II · IXDown To His Level
I lower myself until our eyes are level, and in seconds he leaps to me again.
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III · IXSomeone Behind Him
My younger self stands with someone behind him at last, a quiet guard against the spiral.
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IV · IXSlowly He Turns
At first nothing, then he turns toward me, aware now that he is not alone.
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V · IXI'm Not Going Anywhere
Laughter overtakes the tears while he holds on, unwilling yet to let go.
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VI · IXWhat's Up Buddy
He looks up, I look down, and nothing more than a warm word is needed.
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VII · IXThe Rival And The Girl
The rival stares up in disbelief; the girl stays neutral, her eyes on the younger me.
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VIII · IXMoving Into The Empty Home
Alone, I arrange and carry their belongings into the home where no one else stands.
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IX · IXHe Faded Into Me
He never let go, and slowly his small form melted into mine until we were one.