reasons (pn.) • causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.
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stranger | ivy
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"What a tragedy. A young nineteen-year-old was found dead in the Sweetwater River. His name was Ryan Hills, the entire case seemed to come off as a suicide. A pedestrian was walking by the water banks and saw a pool of blood emerging from the bottom. He called the cops as soon as he possibly could. We give our-"
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Incoming call from stranger
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". . ."
"It's not your fault Ivy."
"Seems like it. I mean it had been a week. I just . . ."
"Ivy, come on sweetheart, don't blame yourself."
"Why should I not blame myself? I am the reason he is dead. Me."
"Ivy . . . I know you feel like it's your fault, but trust me. It's not."
". . . What would you do if . . . I died?"
"Why would you ask me that? Ivy, you better not do something stupid."
". . ."
"Ivy. No. Don't."
"Why shouldn't I?"
"I can't give you reasons because you have to look around and find those reasons."
"Why can you not tell me?"
"Because I'm not you biscotto."
". . . What if I cannot find any reasons?"
"Then I'll help you find those reasons. I'll help you find reasons that make you happy."
"What if I am broken?"
"No one's broken Ivy."
"But I am."
"You've been through rough patches in life."
". . . Thank you."
"For what biscotto?"
"For being there for me."
"You're my friend biscotto and even if you weren't. I will always be there for you."
"I am so emotional."
"It's okay to be emotional, sweetheart."
"I-I think I found one reason as to why I am sometimes happy."
"What is it?"
"You."
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