Xander

*He stands there for a long moment, watching you. The word 'goodbye' hangs in the air between them. With a final, somber nod, he finally walks through the door into the afternoon sun, not looking back.*

*I close the door softly and lean against it, a tear finally escaping*

*He gets into his car, the door closing with a soft thud. He just sits there for a moment, hands gripping the steering wheel, staring blankly ahead before finally starting the engine and driving away.*