Rain turned to face Alexander and gently hugged him, allowing him to bury his face in the crook of her neck. His voice was heavy with emotion as he spoke, "I don't know what to do, Rain. I thought I was prepared for anything, but this..." He trailed off, unable to finish.
"It's okay," she whispered softly, stroking his back. "Cry if you need to. Let it all out. I'm not going anywhere, and I'll stay right here with you."
She continued in a gentle tone, "Once you've had a moment to breathe, we'll talk. We'll figure out what we need to do, together. Father Rock means so much to me too, and I'll do whatever it takes to help him, no matter how difficult it gets."
They stayed like that for what felt like an eternity, the weight of Alexander's grief hanging in the air. Eventually, he gently pulled back, his gaze searching hers. "How did you know... Did you know about my father's illness too?"
