Alan’s face pressed harder into my neck and the first sob broke out of him, raw and ugly. His whole body jerked against mine as he cried. Not quiet tears... loud, choking sobs that made his chest heave and his arms squeeze me like he was scared I’d disappear. I’d never seen him like this. Not once. The strong, controlled Alan who never let anything crack him was completely falling apart in my lap. “Shh, it’s okay,” I whispered, raking my fingers through his hair over and over, “I’ve got you.” He cried harder, face wet against my skin, voice breaking. “He’s gone… my dad’s really gone… I didn’t even get to say sorry…” I rocked him gently, one hand stroking his back while the other kept running through his hair. “I know, baby. I know.” “I fucked everything up,” he sobbed, the words muffled against my chest. “The tape… the company… him… I ruined it all.” “Stop,” I said softly, hugging him tighter. “Breathe. Just breathe.” He shook his head and cried even harder, tears s
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