why do you stay?

What is love?

There’s a meme to be found here.

But nevertheless- let’s continue.

What is love?

Cracks in the foundation of a glass house

Heart-shattering screaming

But you stay anyways

Because this too shall pass

Kinder words will be traded

And understanding will be born.

I’m so sorry, M. I’m so sorry

It’s okay, mom. It’s not your fault.

You know with the hormones, the chemo, it’s hard. Words just come out.

Yes, mom. I know.

I love you.

(I love you too)Yes, mom. I know.

What is love?

You’ll always be there for him

Because he’s always been there for you.

What is love?

Venting and listening, push and pull

Brutally honest and honestly brutal

Truth is ever-present, so trust makes a permanent home

You reach out and fall, knowing he will catch you.

What is love?

You tell him you’re so tired

You’re just so tired of being alive

And instead of brushing you off

He writes you a 3-page eulogy

I need to know, G. What are we?

I don’t think we need to define anything, M.

Why? Why shouldn’t we define us?

Because I love you. Isn’t knowing it enough?

Oh. You’ve never said it before.

I thought you knew.

(I think, deep down, I did.)

What is love?

The closeness of a team

The cruelty of the Mean Girls

I wish we could all get along like we used to in middle school

I wish I could bake a cake filled with rainbows and smiles

And everyone would be happy.

(Shut up.

She doesn’t even go here.)

Hey, M. You good?

Yeah, I think so. Why?

You look… pretty bad.

It’s just stress. Don’t worry about me.

We always worry. You’re part of our team.

I’m depressed anxious just a little stressed.

We’re here for you if you ever need to talk, M. Just letting you know.

Thanks, you guys. I’m here for you too. I love you.

What is love?

Never gonna give you up

Never gonna let you down

Never gonna run around and desert you

Crap. Wrong meme. Sorry.

What is love?

Flitting fluttering flying

A heart that you can’t get back into your chest

Spiraling out of control in the best way possible

What is love?

Look into their eyes and know you’re home

Safety and comfort in waves

For the first time in a million years- warmth

What is love?

(baby don’t hurt me, don’t hurt me, no more)

Mady. You didn’t have to. You could do anything.

I know that well enough. But I’m your best friend.

Best friends have left me before. Why aren’t you leaving?

Because I love you.