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[virtuosic_flair]

Dad won't even get out of bed anymore. Not even to go to work. I'd worry he'd lose his job again, but his boss is Peter. So I know that won't happen, but that just means he doesn't have to. And just

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[scarlettvoices]

Can I do anything? I can come keep an eye on your little sweetie for a few hours even.

[virtuosic_flair]

You're amazing, Scarlett. I think actually that might be good. I can try to get him out of the house maybe...

[scarlettvoices]

Alright, I'll be around in about half an hour.

[virtuosic_flair]

Thank you.

[seminalsemiotic]

Oh, fuck. Poor Joe. I was really hoping he'd be doing better, after his time away. Shit.

I know it might not help much, especially because you'll want to look after Joe, but if you need to take time out here... please do. This is still your place. And Joe is, as always, welcome here any time too, even though I know he's not with the going places right now...

What does Abby think of the situation?

[virtuosic_flair]

He was, but he's not again. I just don't know what to do.

I think...if I leave, he might- Renee, I'm so scared he'll decide to go be with her...

I don't know, Abby isn't talking to me.

[seminalsemiotic]

Oh, my Goddess... He's that far gone? Shit...

Maybe I should talk to Abby, then? We need advice here, and while I know a little about psychology from being a tad mad myself, I don't think that's going to cut it...

[virtuosic_flair]

I don't know! I've just never seen him not be my heroic dad. So this is...I don't know what to think!

Maybe. I don't know. She's mad at me, but she might listen to you.

[water_so_warm]

Hey... I know you don't know me all that well, Julian, but I'm happy to come by and help out any way I can. Your family has done a lot for me. If there's something I can do for you...

[virtuosic_flair]

Okay? I don't know if that's a good idea. I know you know Adam, but do you know Dad?

[water_so_warm]

We've met a few times, but you'd know best. I just wanted you to at least know that you can ask me.

[virtuosic_flair]

Okay. I'll keep it in mind. Thank you.

Maybe distract Adam. When he's not busy, I don't think his frantic vulturing is helping...

[gonetoground]

Like the others, I'll help if I can. And I'm really proud of you for coming back to us, Julian.

[virtuosic_flair]

I love you all so...you know. Had to.

I don't even know if I can help. He was smiling one day and now this. He just won't get up. He says he doesn't have to.

[gonetoground]

We love you too, Julian.

Hmm. And there's nothing you can think of that might have triggered the change? Nothing that happened, nothing that changed around you?

Maybe Ash should come by?

[virtuosic_flair]

He ran out of people who absolutely needed him to make them better? I think that's what changed.

Ash was here yesterday. Nada.