One Last Skype

The chat gives a constant screaming beep, over and over again, until its chirp is cut off.

"Hey Jay, what's up?" The women says with a smile.

He looks up a little, "It has been a bad day, a very bad day."

"What's wrong sweetheart?"

"I wished I knew you in real life. I wish it had made a difference."

"Why are you using past tense?" The tension in her voice starting to reach out.

"Because...."

"Hey come on tell me, we can work this out."

He shakes his head, "I'm so lonely Julie. I am so alone."

"I'm right here." The tears slipping down her cheek. "I'm right here just talk to me okay."

"No. No you are not right here. No one is. No one will love me. I'm all alone."

"You have me," her plaintive voice pushing out. "You have me okay, now just take it easy."

He waves the gun in front of the webcam. "I wish I wasn't so alone. I wish you were here."

A huge cry comes out of her, "Just put the gun down, just calm down."

"I loved you Julie, I really did." He says as he slams the side of the gun against his head.

"I love you too Jay, just put it away now!" Her voice commanding.

He puts the barrel against his temple. "I'm so alone. I'll always be alone. I just wish I could have met you once."

A terrible shriek comes from her lips as the tears stream faster. "Don't do this, I'll find a way to come to you, I will. I promise just please put it down."

"Don't waste your life on me. Goodbye Julie...I...I wish things could have been different."

"Jus--"

Her words are cut short as Skype cuts out. She screams and slams her fist against the screen. Her shaking fingers press the: Call button. The chat gives a constant screaming beep, over and over again, the constant screaming beep.