Alright here's the first ending. It is nice and happy and highlights the Ben/Riley friendship. Enjoy and review please!
All of a sudden he heard something that sounded like panting. Gripping the beam tightly again, he turned to see what looked like a person come running up to the side of his car. They stopped and bent over, breathing heavily. He stood there, waiting to see what they would do. Maybe he should jump now. They probably hadn't seen his face so they wouldn't be able to identify him.
"Dude, what are you doing?"
He recognized that voice.
"I don't know."
"Exactly, so get down from there."
"No."
"What do you mean 'No'? Have you lost your mind? I just ran like a trillion miles to find you after you just left me there without a car. You are getting down this instant young man."
He couldn't help but chuckle at his friend. His toes slid back from the edge slightly.
"I can't do it."
"I know you can't do it, so come on down and find out if the price is right."
"That's not what I meant. I can't live without her."
"Of course you can. You've got me. I know I may not be much to look at…but I'm more loyal than any dog you could buy."
"I don't know…"
"Come on. Please. Don't make me beg anymore than that."
He could hear the desperation in his voice, masked by the jokes he was making. His grip loosened again, and he turned back to look at the water.
"No! Don't do it Ben. Please, please, please don't jump."
He turned back to look at his friend. His eyes were wide with fear. He jumped back down onto solid ground.
"I wasn't going to."
He was immediately engulfed in a hug. He couldn't help but hug back.
"You're a good friend Riley."
"I know; you don't have to tell me."
"So would you describe yourself as more of a golden retriever or say…a poodle."
"Neither. Don't even think about getting a dog to replace me."
He laughed.
"It would be a lot less work."
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