Max has always been jealous of Will. She was jealous everytime she saw Will and Jonathan. She'd watch Jonathan being everything she had wished Billy was. He was caring, loving, and Will always felt safe around him. How she'd kill for Billy to have at least been the last thing.
When Max woke up from one of her several post Vecna surgeries, she was very high. She didn't even realize Will was there. She ended up confessing her jealousy.
The next morning went back normally. She had her checkups, ate her mush, and stared into the dark abyss. Lucas had promised to visit her sometime that day.
Max heard the door open. She thought maybe Lucas came early, or her mom sobered up enough to come to the hospital and no one thought she was a patient. "Hey," a voice said.
"Jonathan?" Max asked. "What are you-"
"I made you a mixtape," Jonathan said. "I heard you like Kate Bush. It has some of her work on there, but I found some other artists that have a similar style."
"Um, thank you," Max said. Jonathan handed her what she assumed a mixtape.
"Do you know when you're getting out?" Jonathan asked.
"Not anytime soon," Max said.
"Oh," Jonathan said.
"Do you need anything?" Max asked.
"I was going to ask you the same question," Jonathan laughed. "I just wanted to bring you the mixtape. I'm sure you get sick of only hearing doctors."
It dawned on Max. "You know what I said while under the influence," Max said. Lucas had told her when she finally came around.
"Yeah," Jonathan said. "Look, I know it won't be the same, but if you let me, I'll be there. I know what it's like to have a sucky family member. If you ever need something, or need a hug for no reason, I'm here."
Max hated how much she wanted that. She was so scared to let him in, but a bigger part of her wanted to have the shot. She'll think about it, and will probably say yes.