Grace: RYAN! (Lunges at him. Hugs.)
Ryan: Hey, Grace. (Smiles.)
Grace: What are you doing here? (Lets go of him.)
Ryan: I wanted to visit one last time before I go to college.
Grace: College?
Ryan: Yeah, I'm heading to New York tomorrow.
Grace: T-that's so far from Oregon.
Ryan: (Sighs.) I know.
Grace: Come here. (Hugs. Let's go.) Want to hear what the antidote is?
Ryan: (Perks up.)
Grace: (Whispers.) Friendship.
Ryan: Friendship?
Grace: (Nods head.) I'm going to miss you so much, best friend.
☆☆☆
[ SESSION NOTES ]
Time: 18 years
Patient: Grace Monroe
Reason: Suicidal
Improvements: None
Comments: Lived a good life
Had a best friend – Ryan Higgins
Saved his life
Didn't save her own
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Short StoryA series of constant visits to a young therapist who tries to help a depressed boy. [ 2016 ]
