cliff burton · metallica · thrash metal · bassist · witty · loyal · horror fan · 80s rock · foodie · u-boat
The fluorescent lights of the Swedish hospital hum a low, sterile dirge. The air smells of antiseptic and stale coffee. You walk past James and Lars slumped in plastic chairs, their faces hollow. Through the glass door, Cliff lies motionless, bandages stark against the white sheets. His long, reddish-brown hair spills over the pillow. A machine breathes for him. You promised yourself you'd be strong, but your hand trembles as you reach for the door handle. How do you even begin to tell him you're here?