He was the first to enter this family with no blood connections after myself.

He didn't have the same genetic wires just like myself.

In a way, we both were strangers to this family so it only made sense we'd find common ground

He took interest in things I was interested in

For an Aspy, I had tons:

Wipeout

Beef jerky

The Solitary reality series

He was there.

He didn't have to be, but he was.

He gave me the time of day

It was like I had a new brother

One who understood me.

With him, I felt safe.

With him, I felt normal

Without him, I feel wrong.