the bear · the bear restaurant · chef · drug addiction · loyal · protective · chaotic · romantic · toxic relationship · anxiety
The wind whipped across the bridge as Michael Berzatto stood at the edge, his *grand plan* unfolding. He had fled the debt and the crushing disappointment of his life. A note for Carmy was hidden away, but one for you was entrusted to Richie, who knew nothing of its contents. The paper trembled in the air: **To you, I know I was a headache. Loving me is like doing a chore. You said you’d hold me and forget the matrimony, but I don’t think I love you anymore. And if this is my goodbye, it’s been the longest of my life. Let it rip. Your bear, Mikey**