Kevin and Harry sat watching a baseball game on TV. Kevin hated both of the teams, but he watched anyway. Harry was obviously not paying attention, staring off into space with a blank look on his face.
"So, what do you think of the ballet?" Kevin joked.
"Nice tutus." Harry replied absently.
"Busted, Harry, it's baseball."
"Fine, so I'm not watching, it's a boring game."
"Thought you weren't watching."
"Shut up."
"Harry, I've never seen you like this. What's up?"
"Nothing."
"Yeah, sure. Don't bullsh*t me. What's wrong?"
"Don't really want to talk about it, Kevin."
"You never want to talk."
"Kevin, can you just let it go? Can we please watch the stupid game?" Kevin agreed, knowing Harry wasn't going to talk. Being his friend could be a bit trying at times. After a few minutes, Kevin turned from the the most exciting play of the game to see if Harry was OK. He was staring off into space again.
"Earth to Harry."
"What, I'm watching!"
"Harry, which *teams* are playing?"
"Who cares? they're both horrible!" He had a point there...
"Harry!"
"I don't want to talk! Dammit, what's wrong with being a private person? Leave me alone already!"
"Nothing Harry. Be a private person. Keep your secrets inside until you go crazy. Die alone because you won't let anyone close to you. You didn't let Lauren and you won't let Dana now either."
"Don't you DARE compare those 2 relationships! They're completely different!"
"Fine Harry, whatever you say." But Harry was already staring blankly across the room. Kevin followed his gaze and saw a table covered with framed photos. Many were of Lauren, some of Dana, a few of other teachers, and a bunch of Katherine. Kevin sighed and turned back to the game. There was no helping his best friend anymore.