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A friendship #5 – Together till the end

As Kevin reached the age of 30, he was shocked and devastated to learn that he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. The news spread quickly, and media outlets all over the world were reporting on it.

During one of his final interviews, Kevin was asked about his life and his career. He talked about his struggles and his successes, and he mentioned his friendship with Jack.

“Jack was my best friend,” Kevin said, tears welling up in his eyes. “We met when we were homeless and struggling, and we supported each other through everything. But then, something happened and we fell out. I don’t even know what happened to him. I don’t know if he’s alive or dead.”

“I just want to say that I’m sorry, Jack,” Kevin continued, his voice choked with emotion. “If you’re out there and you’re listening, please, contact me. Let me know that you’re okay. I want to make things right before it’s too late.”

As Kevin finished his sentence, he broke down in tears. The interviewer, unable to continue, ended the interview early.


The next week, Kevin decided to go out and search for Jack. He grabbed some supplies and headed to the old neighborhood where they had lived. He searched everywhere, asking anyone he saw if they knew anything about Jack.

Finally, after hours of searching, Kevin found Jack in an alleyway. Jack was surprised and angry to see Kevin, and he punched him in the face. Kevin fell to the ground, crying and begging for Jack to stop.

“Please, Jack,” Kevin said, tears streaming down his face. “I’m sorry for what I did in the past”

Jack, overcome with emotion, stopped hitting Kevin and looked at him with tears in his eyes. He realized how sick and fragile Kevin looked, and he felt a wave of guilt and regret wash over him.

“Kevin, I’m so sorry,” Jack said, his voice shaking with emotion. “I didn’t know you were sick. I didn’t know that you were looking for me. I’ve been living on the streets, struggling to survive. I’m so sorry for everything.”

“It’s okay, Jack,” Kevin said, reaching out to touch Jack’s hand. “It’s not too late. We can still make things right. Let’s go home and talk. Let’s heal the wounds of the past and start over. I want to be your friend again, Jack. I need you.”

Jack nodded, tears streaming down his face. He helped Kevin to his feet and they walked back to Kevin’s home together. They spent the rest of the day talking and catching up, and they started to rebuild their friendship. Kevin asked Jack about what had happened after they had parted ways.

“It was tough, Kevin,” Jack said, his voice filled with emotion. “I was lost and alone, and I didn’t know what to do. I tried to make a living on the streets, but it was hard. I was cold and hungry and I didn’t have anyone to turn to. I was so angry and bitter, and I blamed you for everything.”

“I’m sorry, Jack,” Kevin said, tears welling up in his eyes. “I never meant to hurt you. I was young and foolish, and I didn’t know what I was doing. I regret what I did, and I wish I could go back and change it.”

“I know, Kevin,” Jack said, reaching out to squeeze Kevin’s hand. “I’ve forgiven you. And I’m glad that we had the chance to reconnect and make things right. You’ve been a good friend to me, and I’ll never forget you.”

They walked back to Kevin’s home after their conversation in the park, but Kevin suddenly stumbled and struggled to keep up. “Hey Jack, can you slow down a bit?” he asked, his voice weak and exhausted. “I’m feeling really tired and I can’t keep up.”

Jack, worried about Kevin’s condition, slowed down and helped Kevin to walk. He could see that Kevin was barely able to walk, let alone drive home. He knew that Kevin’s health was deteriorating rapidly, and he felt a sense of sadness and helplessness.

“Don’t worry, Kevin,” Jack said, trying to sound reassuring. “We’ll take our time and get home safely. Just lean on me and I’ll help you. You’re not alone, Kevin. I’m here for you, and I’ll always be here for you.”

As they continued to walk, Kevin leaned heavily on Jack, grateful for his support and friendship. He knew that he was lucky to have a friend like Jack, and that he could count on him to be there for him in his final days.

Jack helped Kevin into the car and drove him home. Kevin, feeling weak and tired, showed Jack how to use the online navigation system in his car. Jack was impressed by the technology and grateful for Kevin’s guidance.

As they drove, Jack continued to talk to Kevin, trying to keep him conscious and engaged. He asked him about his music career and his memories of their friendship. Kevin, despite his illness, responded with stories and memories, grateful for the opportunity to reminisce.

“Do you remember the time we performed on the streets and made enough money to buy a new guitar?” Kevin asked, a faint smile on his lips. “That was such a great day. We felt so alive and so happy. I’ll never forget it.”

“I remember that day too, Kevin,” Jack said, his voice filled with emotion. “You were so talented and so dedicated. You were always my inspiration, Kevin. I’m so grateful to have had you as a friend.”

They had been driving for hours and were exhausted, so when they saw a rest area coming up, Jack suggested they stop for a break.

“I’ll be back in a few minutes,” Jack said as he hopped out of the car. “I’m going to grab some snacks for us to munch on.”

Kevin was happy to hear this and waited patiently in the car for Jack to return. When Jack finally came back, he had a bag of chips and some soda in hand. Kevin eagerly dug in, feeling grateful for the food.

As they continued on their journey, Jack suddenly remembered that he needed to use the bathroom. “Hey, Kevin, do you mind if we stop at the next rest area? I really need to go to the bathroom,” he said.

Kevin nodded in agreement and a few minutes later, they pulled into the rest area. Jack quickly jumped out of the car and ran inside to use the bathroom.

When he returned, he asked Kevin how he was feeling. But instead of getting a response, Jack heard a weak whisper.

“Kevin, are you okay?” Jack asked, concerned. He quickly jumped into the backseat to check on his friend.

But when he got there, he saw that Kevin was unresponsive. He was pale and his breathing was shallow.

“Kevin, please don’t go,” Jack pleaded, tears streaming down his face. “Please, hang on.”

But Kevin’s eyes were closed and he didn’t respond. He took one final breath and then he was gone.

Jack was devastated. He had lost his best friend on their road trip, and he didn’t know what to do. He sat in the car, crying and mourning the loss of his friend, unsure of how to move forward.

The end. Thanks for reading this story, I hope you will enjoy it.

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