"Ha ha, so funny, Alfred! Stop those jokes or someone might hear you," I said with a chuckle, feeling the warmth of camaraderie wash over me as we exchanged our signature handshake. It was a simple gesture, yet it resonated deeply, reminding me of the bond we shared. In a world that seemed turned upside down ever since the accident, this small act felt like a lifeline, a fragment of normalcy amidst the chaos. I couldn’t help but remember how Alfred had taught me this handshake, the way it embodied our friendship and the countless moments we had shared. A bittersweet nostalgia gripped my heart as I reflected on my life before everything changed; I found myself wondering what kind of person I truly was. Would I have been described as the kind and approachable friend, the one you could always
