And you’re allowed to focus on yourself feeling bad as well. You’ve had a tough time, allow yourself to feel it.

You can talk to him a bit less and remain his friend if that’s what you want.
From what you told me about him, he would understand…

I know, I’m so sorry love… wish I could take that pain away for you.

He came to my place for dinner tonight so I had to put a brave face on but I might take my distance now. He's got a lot on his plate anyway.

Thank you for everything Beth

You shouldn’t have had to. Do you want me to call you?
Are your parents still there?

I’m not doing anything

They are, they're sleeping

Don't worry, I'm sure you have better things to do on your Holidays.

And you are. You're here for me like you always have been.