"It'll be OK," Mercer didn't know any other way he could actually console Sterling. Of course, he thought it might be a start for Sterling to move away from Melissa, but of course, Sterling wasn't that kind of guy. He'd be there for the bitter end, evidently.
Mercer could see Sterling's anxieties were getting the best of him. As Sterling put it, if he took anymore of his antidepressant meds he might have seizures. Mercer didn't want to go there. It was best to keep up beat and think about their writing projects together. It was fun and he was happy to learn from Sterling when it came to ideas and scripts.
"You know, if it's too much, you can always stay over," Mercer considered Sterling his closest friend at the moment even if he was seeing Staci. She knew everyone he did and they had classes together. And he liked her confidence. He knew she would succeed in her studies and even in a career in broadcasting, at the local college radio station at the moment. Mercer had never thought of voice over work, but it was great to get Staci's insight. He hated to sound too happy around Sterling, but it was true he was happy.
"Oh, I wouldn't."
Sterling wanted to be left alone but then he didn't. He needed to be there for Melissa, too. If only he didn't love her.
Mercer wouldn't go there. He knew he hadn't gone the distance with Cade. It wasn't that he hated him, but now he was certain maybe it just expired. Maybe they both needed time to themselves. He tried to explain this to Sterling, but this was such a different situation. He wanted to tell him that maybe Melissa didn't even know what love was, but he didn't. Things like that were better left to be discovered by those who were living that situation.
"I just don't want you to give up, on you." Mercer told him he was a good person. "Maybe you won't always be the uncle. Maybe you just haven't found the right one."
Mercer didn't think it was Melissa. He didn't want to be cruel about this fact, he knew, but sooner than later he hoped Sterling figured it out. After all, Sterling's sister and her partner were there to support him.
I agree completely
ReplyDeleteGreat post 😊 Have a nice day 🙂
ReplyDelete.....if he was seeing Staci....why? Is Staci Mercer's ex? Or he just doesn't like her?
ReplyDeleteMercer is dating Staci while Sterling's girlfriend Melissa is pregnant.
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ReplyDeleteIt's very important when a person is depressed to feel that they have support from their friends and that they can count on them, depressed people can commit suicide and that would be very sad! A very important topic to talk about! Kisses and hugs!
Happy weekend!
You wrote it very nicely.
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That title is so true.
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Mercer is thinking about the right things, that's what friends are for
ReplyDeleteVery good
ReplyDeleteYour title is absolutely right.
ReplyDeleteEspero quelas cosas se soluciones. Genial fragmento. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteTak, już sam tytuł przyciąga uwagę.
ReplyDeletePozdrawiam słonecznie
It's so important have someone that say you: don't give up, carry on
ReplyDeleteBecause some times we want to end with everything and don't try again, so, these people are like a trasure in that moments
Have a really good day ♥
In difficult times we all need the support of friends.
ReplyDeleteHappy Women's Day 🌺
Dear Ellie, wonderful post, thank you!
ReplyDeleteOn the occasion of Women's Day, I sincerely wish you all the best and that this day will last all year long, that you will always be happy and joyful! Hugs!