Chapter 10: Red sky in the night..
Sam exited the hospital sporting a large white bandage across the side of his head. He had been cleared of any serious damage, but was told he needed to spend the night for observation. Sam happily obliged citing the reason as his spine could only take so much damage from the thing he called a bed back at home.
"Sam! Sam wait!!"
Sam turned to see Neil running towards him. He rolled his eyes slightly. Sam mentally prepared himself for a confrontation. Obviously his heard about the dinner tonight and he's not happy Sam thought.
"I got you the pills you wanted. The sleeping pills? Remember?" He said panting heavily.
Sam smiled and relaxed. "I don't want them Neil. Thanks mate, but I don't really need them"
Neil looked confused. "You're sleeping ok now?"
Sam laughed. "Actually I was going to use them to kill myself" he said honestly. "But thanks anyway" he said. He gave Neil a quick wave before leaving him mouth agape in the street.
"Sam! Wait! You need to stop and listen to me. I can help you, you can talk to me!"
"I've got someone to talk to actually Neil. Speaking of which, what flowers does Annie like? I'm gonna buy her a bunch for when we go out tonight" he grinned like a Cheshire cat at Neil's face which was contorting into anger.
"You are insane you prick" spat Neil. "You need help"
"I may need help Neil, but let me tell you, I don't need it from people like you" Sam smiled broadly and began to walk home stepping on the half-completed picture of the sunset on the sidewalk.