Adam stared out the window of his apartment, watching the rain fall on the streets of Seattle. It had been a week since his breakup with his ex-boyfriend, and he still couldn't shake the feeling of emptiness that had settled in his chest. He had tried to distract himself with work and hanging out with friends, but nothing seemed to help.

He sighed and turned away from the window, walking to the kitchen to make himself a cup of coffee. As he waited for the coffee to brew, he thought about his life and where he was heading. He was 28 years old and had a stable job as a software engineer, but he felt like something was missing. He didn't know what he wanted to do with his life, and he wasn't sure if he'd ever find love again.

He was lost in thought when his phone buzzed, bringing him back to reality. It was a message from his friend, Jessica, asking if he wanted to hang out. He sighed and typed out a reply, telling her he wasn't in the mood for socializing today.

A few minutes later, there was a knock on his door. He frowned and walked over to open it, wondering who could be there. When he opened the door, he was surprised to see his friend Alex standing there, a concerned look on his face.

"Hey, man," Alex said, stepping into the apartment. "Jessica told me you weren't feeling too good, so I thought I'd come over and see if you're okay."

Adam sighed and closed the door behind Alex. "I'm fine, just a little down," he said, trying to sound nonchalant.

Alex gave him a skeptical look. "You don't look fine. Come on, let's talk about it."

Adam hesitated for a moment before leading Alex to the living room. They sat down on the couch, and Adam took a deep breath, unsure of where to start.

"It's just...everything feels so pointless," he said finally. "I thought I had something good with my ex, but it all fell apart. And now I'm just...lost."

Alex put a comforting hand on his shoulder. "I know it's tough, man. But you can't give up. You're a great guy, and there's someone out there who will appreciate you for who you are."

Adam smiled weakly, feeling grateful for Alex's support. They chatted for a while longer, and Alex convinced him to come out for a drink with some friends that night.