NOLAN
Just before he had to leave, I grabbed his arm, saying, “I just wish the best for you, man. And I hope you remember to put yourself first.“
As Eric drove me back home, I began to think whether I shouldn't have said that. I mean, the dude was in enough pain already. Should have just kept my mouth closed and waved.
But soon, all thoughts of my dear old friend washed clean off my mind as I remembered that Emily had actually called me. I definitely couldn't have called that.
“You are smiling,” Eric mentioned as we got back to the house.
“Why is that surprising?“ I retorted jokingly. “Studies find that smiling and laughing actually helps one's health. You should probably look it up.”
“Hmm,” Eric voiced out, “I see. I guess you really want to boost your health, since you smiled f
