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“I’m sorry for your loss.” You look down, you know how hard it is to lose someone dear to you when you least expect it. “Do you mind if I ask you who it was?”
“He was one of my best friends’ grandfathers. A humble man who did <span class="mu-i">so much</span> for my family. He even raised me for a bit and… reconnected my mother with her siblings. Agh, I’m all over the place, let me restart.” Jesse is not holding it in well. “He was a former Child Services Worker. His name was <span class="mu-s">Robert Auburn</span> and...” Jesse takes his hat off to cover his face. “He…” Jesse’s voice cracks. You can tell he’s crying. “Damn it… Damn it… Why now…?”
That name shows up again…
You didn’t think he’d open up this easily, or maybe this topic affects him more than he thinks – and he just lost it.
<span class="mu-s">What do you do?</span>
>“Are you okay? Do you need a moment?” Act concerned.
>“It’s okay, man. We all cry sometimes.” Be sympathetic.
>“You don’t need to tell me more if you don't want to.” Change topics.
>Be quiet. You’re going to get him mad if you say anything.
>Write In.
<span class="mu-s">What do you do next?</span>
>Ask Jesse more details about the incident of Mr. Auburn’s death.
>Ask Jesse more details about how Mr. Auburn reunited his family.
>Ask Jesse more details about how he helped raise him.
>Do not ask further questions. You have a good grasp of the situation.
>Write In.
