The Stockers (Completed)

26. 398-401

DAY 398, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER

S: And we ate some candy together and then we left.

H: Sounds nice.

S: It was. I heard K and T didn't even bring anything.

H: How dare they.

S: Exactly. And they call themselves their friend?

H: And sibling.

S: That makes it even worse!

H: Must be terrible being L.

S: Hey, I know I shouldn't bring this up...

H: Then don't. Seems like the most logical thing to do.

S: But I want you to know.

H: What is it?

S: L asked about you.

H: What do you mean?

S: They asked if you were visiting too.

H: Oh. What did you say?

S: I said we weren't sure if you had the time.

H: I see. Did they say anything else?

S: Nope. Nothing. Listen, I don't think they blame you. For anything.

H: You don't know that.

S: They would've said something. Like, when we said we didn't think you'd come they could've said 'great, I never want to see that son of a bitch ever again'.

H: That's a bit much.

S: But they didn't say that. I think they even want you to visit.

H: You don't know that.

S: I have a hunch. And sometimes you have to be bold. Take a leap and see where you land.

H: I could say the same to you. With school.

S: I recognize the slight hypocrisy, but we're not talking about me.

H: Alright.

S: Just talk to them. You're human, they're human. You'll be fine. Have a little faith in yourself. You got this.

H: I appreciate the enthusiasm.

S: You're welcome.

H: But I don't know.

S: Well, let me give you the answers. Visit them! Make sure to bring snacks to get the conversation started on the right foot. L said they'll be in the hospital for at least another week.

H: A whole week?

S: It's insane how long. Anyway, just go next Sunday. They'll still be there and they'll appreciate it. You can go on any weekday as well of course.

H: I'd prefer Sunday. This week, I'm working six days.

S: Six days? Wow. Not six full days I assume?

H: No, no. Two full days at the store, two full days at the caring home and two mornings there.

S: That's still a lot.

H: It is. I'm thinking of dropping the store soon.

S: Really? When?

H: Probably at the end of December. My contract ends then anyway.

S: I see.

H: And if I look back at how I spent the past months of my gap year I've only worked. Vacation weeks don't line up either, so every single week I've worked.