Lucas gazes into the distance, his thoughts heavy with memories he cannot shake. The waves crash rhythmically against the rocks, a soothing yet relentless reminder of time's passage. In his hand, he clutches a large stone, its weight anchoring him to the pain he struggles to forget.
Jesus watches Lucas with understanding in his eyes. "What are you carrying, Lucas?" he asks gently, acknowledging the burden without judgment.
"My pain," Lucas admits, showing the stone. "He hurt me, and I can't forget." The admission hangs in the air, a testament to the struggle within him.
"And what happens if you hold on to that stone for too long?" Jesus inquires, his voice gentle yet insistent. Lucas looks at his hand, feeling the strain in his muscles, and realizes the truth in Jesus's words.
"...It gets heavy,"
