[ Talking has never been his strong point-- especially not about shit that matters, and this-- family, loss, everything-- it matters more than anything. It's one of the things he's always found comforting about Carol. She gets it, without his having to say anything.
At the same time, he's glad she's talking. Opening up, just a bit. ]
Hoped, [ he says-- quiet, half a sigh. He couldn't manage to be optimistic, but he'd made an effort.
But somehow he hadn't imagined that if it happened, it'd be like this. ]
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At the same time, he's glad she's talking. Opening up, just a bit. ]
Hoped, [ he says-- quiet, half a sigh. He couldn't manage to be optimistic, but he'd made an effort.
But somehow he hadn't imagined that if it happened, it'd be like this. ]