Josie's heart broke when he pulled his hand away. Then she reared back in surprise when he started yelling at her. Even though he was sobbing she could make out every word. Alan killed himself? Josie's mind shut down and her vision swirled. She stood up and tried to take a few breaths which was hard since it felt like a fifty ton weight was resting on her chest. She turned to face Toni and in a shaky voice said,
"That's not funny Toni...why would you say such a thing. That's sick and cruel. Alan's not dead he wouldn't do that...he wouldn't. It's not true..."