[TEXT MESSAGE] to Justin @likefatherlikeson

[bemydownfall]

Hey, Justin... I hope you don't mind but I got your number from Zoran's phone. I'm his boyfriend, Caleb. I was just wondering if maybe you could tell me how I could get involved in some of the charity work you do? Specifically with charities for kids from abusive homes. In the spirit of holiday giving, I'd kind of like to make a sizable donation, but also help in any way I can.

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[bemydownfall]

That makes a lot of sense. Are you doing any fundraisers or events over the holidays?

[likefatherlikeson]

One of the biggest of the year. I'm doing the celebrity New York Christmas concert. That big one they put on TV. I did it last year before I even started working. This year, I'm opening it with a flash mob and closing it with a solo song.

[bemydownfall]

So would it work better for me to make a donation through the concert, or just directly to the charity? Sorry. I'm kind of new to this.

[likefatherlikeson]

All the donations at the concert get distributed equally through all the charities registered as recipients by the performers. If you wanted to make a direct donation, you can talk to Presley. He's one of the nicest guys I know. No donations actually touch my hands. It's all channelled by the powers that be.

[bemydownfall]

I could definitely do that. It sounds like a really important charity to me. Do you think you could give me Presley's contact information?

[likefatherlikeson]

He's got a Facebook, or he has a website with all his information too. His name's Presley Monroe.

[bemydownfall]

Cool. I'll send him a message. Thank you for all the info. And I'll probably be watching the concert with Zoran, too. I'm looking forward to it.

[likefatherlikeson]

It's okay. I kind of owe him my life. Like, literally.

[bemydownfall]

He sounds like a pretty spectacular guy, and his charity definitely sounds really important. How do you owe him your life? I mean, if I can ask that without being rude.

[likefatherlikeson]

His mom was bipolar. She jumped out of a high rise window and killed herself. He understands the pain. Zoran? Well, I'm a pretty messed up person. I used to have problems with drugs and drinking because I was fucked up. I sort of got lured to a rave party where Zoran and his band were playing. Had my drink spiked and stuff and it kind of triggered a psychotic thing. Zoran intercepted and got me away from it, then had the cops called so I wasn't pinned for possession or dealing. If he hadn't been there, I probably would've jumped off a balcony or walked in front of a bus or something. I'm kind of a pain in the ass to be around when I'm sick.

[bemydownfall]

Wow. That's intense. And had to have been really awful for him to go through. Oh, you meant Zoran saved your life? I didn't know that. I'm glad he was there. I don't get why people do shit like spike drinks. You never know what can happen. I'm really glad he was able to help you. He's pretty amazing.

[likefatherlikeson]

Intense is one word for it, I guess. Yeah, he did. At the very least, he saved me from being arrested and thrown in prison or locked up in a closed ward. I don't remember what happened, but that's what they told me.

[bemydownfall]

Intense and fucking awful. He's a really special person, and I'm glad he was there to keep you from getting locked away. How long have you known him?

[likefatherlikeson]

I don't. He did it without even knowing me. He just knew of me. He plays at my boyfriend's brother's bar, so Will knows him, but I never did.

[bemydownfall]

I'm sorry. I just assumed he knew you because he had your number. He must've gotten it from Will to check on you.

[likefatherlikeson]

My dad got his number off him that night I was sick so I could send him a thank you when I was feeling better. I know it's really crap when people have to deal with me like that, so I need to thank them. Maybe he just added it to his contacts then.