Friendly Goodbye

Chapter 5: Intervention

Adam

I walked into the building and made my way to the 5th floor. When I walked in I saw my manager Dana, my publicist Shoshanna, a couple record company heads, Tommy, Ashley, Scarlett, and Lee. I immediately tensed up. Why were my friends here? Dana gestured toward the empty chair at the head of the table and I nervously sat.

Dana: I know you’re wondering why we’re all here.

Scarlett: Adam you need to get help. You’re on this downward spiral … the fans are starting to notice. They are begging us to help you.

Tommy: We got you a place in an alcohol rehab center.

Shoshanna: I’ll make sure that the news doesn’t get out. We’ll keep it very discreet.

Me: I’m not going … I don’t have to.

Ashley: Yes … yes you do!! You’re sick Adam, you need help.

Lee: Adam listen to me, I’ve known you before all this crap. You need help I don’t want to go to your funeral.

Me: No!! I’m fine I can stop anytime I want to!!

I got up and stormed out of the room. I could hear them yelling for me to come back but I ran to the elevator and managed to hit the express down button before any of them could get in it. I knew they’d try the stairs so I got out of the elevator and raced to my car jumping in the driver’s seat. I sped off and after driving a few blocks noticed Sauli walking on the sidewalk. I pulled over and he saw me. He walked over and opened the car door noticing tears spilling down my face.

Sauli: You’re done?

Me: Yes … please get in.

Sauli: Adam … what’s wrong?

He sat in the passenger seat and I just started sobbing. I could feel his arms wrap around me and I relaxed myself into them.

Sauli: Shh it’s ok … you’ll be ok. What happened?

Me: It was an intervention … they want me to get help.

Sauli: Maybe, maybe that would be for the best Addy …

Me: No … I don’t need help. I can stop … I can stop anytime I want to. I just … haven’t wanted to.

Sauli: How much have you been drinking?

Me: At least a bottle a day … usually a bit more. Smoking pot at least every other day …

Sauli: You can’t do this anymore Adam. You are so much stronger than that. If anyone can do it I know you can. You’ve always been a fighter …

Me: Sauli you don’t understand … I don’t want to fight. I don’t have anything to fight for anymore.

Sauli: That’s not true. You can fight for your fans … for your family … for me. I’m here Adam, I’ll be right by your side if you need me.

He reached over and gently ran his fingers though my hair relaxing me. I snuggled against him and he kissed my forehead.

Me: I missed you so much Sauli. So very much …

Sauli: I missed you too.

Me: I don’t know where to go I know they’ll be waiting back at the condo for me.

Sauli: Come to my apartment with me?

Me: You … you sure your boyfriend won’t mind?

Sauli: Don’t have one …

I started driving over to the apartment and Sauli took the lead. When we walked in Tye was sitting on the couch. He saw me and popped up for a hug with a huge smile on his face.

Tye: Hey Adam!

Me: Hi …

He could tell that Sauli and I needed alone time so he smiled at the both of us before leaving early for work. I sat down on the couch and Sauli walked over and stared at me for a moment. He gently put his hand on my lap his eyes looking for permission. I nodded and he lowered himself onto my lap where I tenderly held him close. Sauli yawned and I just rubbed his back as he nuzzled my neck. Soon his gentle snores filled the room and I carefully laid down bringing him down on my chest. My eyelids got heavy and soon I drifted off to sleep as well.