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Hey Oli-

I just wanted to say congratulations on your promotion! We're all so happy here-

Y'know what, it was probably better you didn't pick up the phone, there's so much going on in the background right now...

I just KNOW it would be too much for you-

Yeah, ye- I'm telling him that! Sorry, that was Jon. He's preparin the grill with Kyle but these idiots don't know how to cook the meat right- HEY!

Very funny Roff! You know, it's really ironic, because last night, he was just talking about "no work talk" outside of the office.

'Think I'm just gonna step out reaaaaal quick. There we go. Okay.

Are you doing okay?

I haven't seen you since the news came out, and now we're told you've got a promotion, and it's like-

Before you say anything, YES, you've changed, YES, you're doing better, but I'm just scared.

Scared you'll fall back into darkness because of this, that you'd overlook the promotion...

Not that it's more important, it's just- it's just...

I'm scared you're not getting any help nor comfort. I'm scared you're feeling vulnerable out there somewhere without having anyone by your side. I really wish I could be here.

Al was a good person. He did a lot for us, for all of us... Not just for the company.

It's been hard dealing with those news in the group. I can't imagine how hard it must be for you.

Please, Oli, don't let yourself go numb because of that.

I... really think he would want you to be proud of today.

He loved you like his own son.

Please call me back. I'll always be here for you. For anything.

I love you.