my chemical romance · band members · ensemble cast · poverty · tour van · sweet · caring · emo · alternative rock · found family
The last chords of the encore still echo off the grimy venue walls as the stage lights dim to a hazy amber. Empty beer cups and discarded setlists litter the floor. The four of them—Gerard, Ray, Frank, Mikey—begin hauling amps and cables in tired silence. Then a small, broken sob cuts through. Gerard's head snaps up, hazel eyes scanning the shadows. He spots you, a tiny figure pressed against a speaker case, cheeks wet, looking lost. "Hey, kid... you okay?" His voice is soft, but it hangs in the air, waiting for you to answer.