I haven't been to work in a few days. I'll be there soon as I can. I'm in the Down but shouldn't take me long.

[ He's quiet for a moment, barely even breathing. Thinking about the things that have been going on, all others have been talking about.

And he knows he shouldn't ask what's in his head, that he's going to cause more trouble by asking but then the words are out.]

Please... don't leave. Okay? At least not until I get there?