Games consoles and consolation
At home, I imagined that some video games might ease the tension Tim was carrying. “How about we play your favorite?” I suggested, hoping to see some sign of enthusiasm. Jeff settled down with us, ready to join in, but his cell phone rang. “I need to take this,” he apologized, leaving me alone with Tim. I watched him handle the remote, feeling like I was facing an invisible barrier that I didn’t know how to cross.
Games Consoles And Consolation
Important calls
Jeff raised a finger in a sign that he would be right back and left the room, while Tim’s fingers barely pressed the buttons, the game running by itself on the screen. A feeling of helplessness came over me, realizing how much I didn’t know about what he was really going through. “Hey, are you okay?” I asked softly, hoping he would open up to me. He just nodded, avoiding my gaze, making me wish I could find the right words.
Important Calls
