Comforting Mason Joy

Date: 7/20/2023

I’m at some sort of reunion or party with all of my old friends from high school. I’m inside with Alex (my sister) when we hear a bunch of commotion from outside. I peak out to see a ton of people surrounding Mason. He seems to be having a panic attack or something. I want to go help him, but I see that Tommy and Conor are already with him and I figure I won’t be providing any more help than they already are. Mason is yelling at everyone to leave him alone. They finally clear out to give him space, so I cautiously approach him to check in on him. He immediately pulls me into a tight hug and doesn’t let go. He’s a lot taller than I remember him being. We stand in this hug for a few minutes while I gently rub his back, neither of us are saying anything.