“So then I was like step back in front of five of these goons. Then I-Uhh I’m gonna have to call you back honey I think I see someone about to jump the golden state bridge. I will be home after this unless Chief Willis wants me on night patrol. See ya at dinner, love you, bye” as he said stepping out of the cruiser.

“Howdy there, I’m Richard, what’s your name”.” Back off, a step closer and I’ll jump” the man demanded. “Whoa whoa simmer down, can I get a name”? “It’s John, now back off.”

“Hey we’re all friends here. Just tell me why you think this is the right choice. You know this is a permanent solution to a temporary problem”. “A solution is a solution, don’t tell me what a right is and what is wrong. Let me tell you what I have experienced on this rock that is doomed to die. I had a wife and a kid, do you know what happened? They were mugged and killed on their way back from groceries. My kid was only 7 years before some sewer scum got greedy”.

“I’m sorry to hear that, but suicide isn’t what your family would’ve wa- “SHUT UP you don’t know what my family would’ve wanted” cried John. John stares at Richard with a deep gaze “you aren’t actually happy Richard and I’m pretty sure your line of work gets to a guy. Do you sleep well”? “Uhhh” pattered Richard. “If a man feels his life should be over WELL LET THEM BE!” John screamed. Richard stands silently

“Can I ask you Richard, How is your life. Are you living life because you want to or you have to? Are you any different from me, oh and how was your life after your wife’s miscarriage”? “How did you know that” Richard says quietly. Richard walks closer to the man and meets him at the edge looking down at the San Francisco bay. “Richard, let’s leave… together” as John says on the edge, walking even further. “Come closer Richard”… And so he did…