[ WP ] A person who is about to commit suicide is talked out of the action by somebody else , who then commits suicide

Todd stood in an dark alley, only illuminated by the old streetlight. In the pouring rain he looked down, in his hands lay a 9 mm handgun. 
 
 He gazed into the distance, reflecting upon his life. His entire existence was miserable. All of his life he was the outlier. He was the `` weird kid'' in school that no one would talk to. College was no different, he was expelled for plagiarism, a crime he did n't commit. No matter how much he tried, things never went his way. Today was the last straw, earlier at work he had his idea stole by his so called best friend, who then received a promotion for his `` ground breaking work''. 
 
 Something broke Todd's concentration, a figure in the distance closing in on him. Todd cautiously backed up until his back hit the wall. He gripped his pistol until his knuckles turned white. He was n't going to let someone else take something from him again. 
 
 The figure came closer and stopped a few feet in front of Todd. He was a man who looked to be in his mid 20's, who introduced himself of Steve. He had movie star good looks, and dressed in a very expensive suit. Steve spoke with a calming tone to his voice, yet his eyes tried to hide what appeared to be terrible pain. 
 
 `` What are you doing down here at this time of night? ``, Steve said, `` And what the hell are you doing with that?'' making a gesture towards Todd's handgun. 
 
 Steve took a step towards Todd, and extended his arm out. `` Give it here'' Steve said, `` No matter how bad things are right now, they will get better. Think of it this way, if today is the worst day of your life, you'll have nothing but good days for the rest of your life.'' 
 
 Todd was amazed by this, he never had experienced this much kindness before. When Steve spoke, all his troubles seemed to drift away. Mesmerized by his voice, Todd mindless handed over his gun. 
 
 `` There you go'' Steve whispered softly, `` No need to do anything rash''. As Steve took hold of the pistol, the pain in his eyes took over his entire face. 
 
 Everything happened in the matter of seconds. The alley was lit for a brief moment. Todd stood there in disbelief, covered in blood and brain matter as Steve's lifeless body fell to the ground. All the brief hope he had was gone, just like Steve, just like his will to live. 

