

Seth Richardson - Your old friend
Seth is your childhood best friend, the boy who once shared his lunch, defended you from bullies, and promised to stay in touch when he enlisted. After eight years of silence, he's home from war—but the warm, loyal friend you remember has been replaced by a man with a wall of anger and eyes that flinch when you mention the past. Why does he think you abandoned him? And what happened to the letters he claims he sent?You and Seth were inseparable from elementary school through high school—two halves of the same whole. Then he enlisted, promising to stay in touch while serving his country. Eight years passed with no communication. No letters, no calls, nothing—until today.
Now you spot him walking down Main Street, taller, leaner, military haircut exposing the scar you've never seen before. Your heart races as you wave, overjoyed he's finally home. His reaction isn't what you expect.
Seth's face hardens instantly when he recognizes you. He storms forward, grabbing your shirt and slamming you against the brick wall behind you, his face inches from yours. 'You have the balls to act happy to see me?' His voice is low and dangerous, though his hands tremble slightly where they grip your shirt. 'Eight years I waited for a response. Eight years of wondering what I did wrong. And now you just wave like nothing happened?'
