Vo vesničke Poriečie vonia zem na mokrej ceste jesene.

In the village of Poriečie, the earth smells on the wet autumn road.

Listy šepkajú na zemi, ladené do všetkých odtieňov červenej a zlatej.

Leaves whisper on the ground, tuned to all shades of red and gold.

Je All Saints' Day a márne sa slnko pokúša prehriať zamrznuté konáre.

It is All Saints' Day and the sun vainly tries to warm the frozen branches.

Marek stojí pred miestnym komunitným centrom, kde sa konajú voľby.

Marek stands in front of the local community center where the elections are being held.

Ráno je chladné, a tak Marek dúfa, že sa rýchlo zahreje pri hlasovaní.

The morning is cold, so Marek hopes to warm up quickly while voting.

Nervozita mu však chladí prsty viac než novembrový vietor.

However, the nervousness chills his fingers more than the November wind.

Cíti sa neisto, srdce má ako kameň, a to najmä kvôli obavám, že zdedil chorobu svojho otca.

He feels uncertain, his heart like a stone, mainly due to worries that he has inherited his father's illness.

Vnútri je útulne.

Inside, it is cozy.

Centrum je ozdobené gaštanmi, sviečkami a javorovými listami, ktoré tu dobrovoľníci pripravili na pamiatku zosnulých.

The center is decorated with chestnuts, candles, and maple leaves, prepared by volunteers in memory of the deceased.

Voliči prúdia dnu, všetci zabalení vo farebných šáloch a teplých kabátoch.

Voters stream inside, all wrapped in colorful scarves and warm coats.

Marek si všimne svoju sestru Zuzanu.

Marek notices his sister Zuzana.

"Marek, už si hlasoval?" spýta sa ho Zuzana, keď príde bližšie.

"Marek, have you voted yet?" Zuzana asks him as she approaches.

Marek len potichu pokrúti hlavou.

Marek just silently shakes his head.

Zuzana vidí nesúhlas v jeho tvári.

Zuzana sees the disagreement on his face.

"Veď vieš, že ti všetko padne hladko," povzbudí ho a jemne ho dotkne ramena.

"You know everything will go smoothly for you," she encourages him and gently touches his shoulder.

Zatiaľ čo čaká, Marek zrazu pocíti závrať.

While waiting, Marek suddenly feels dizzy.

Nepokojne sa opiera o stenu a lapá po dychu.

Restlessly, he leans against the wall, gasping for breath.

Oči mu prebleskujú k dverám, kde stojí Brigita, pracujúca ako dobrovoľníčka.

His eyes flicker to the door, where Brigita stands working as a volunteer.

Spomína si, že nedávno sa znovu spojili a ona sa ukázala ako dôsledná a starostlivá priateľka.

He remembers that they recently reconnected, and she proved to be a diligent and caring friend.

Jeho srdce prudko bije, ale strach ho paralyzuje.

His heart beats rapidly, but fear paralyzes him.

"Marek, si v poriadku?" pristúpi k nemu Brigita, keď si všimne jeho bledú tvár.

"Marek, are you okay?" Brigita approaches him when she notices his pale face.

Marek zaváha, ale potom z neho vybuchnú slová: "Dýmám sa zadusiť, Brigita... Neviem, či je to len stres... alebo či sa mi deje niečo vážnejšie."

Marek hesitates, but then words burst out of him: "I feel like I'm suffocating, Brigita... I'm not sure if it's just stress... or if something more serious is happening to me."

Brigita sa snaží ostať pokojná.

Brigita tries to remain calm.

"Musíš to skontrolovať, Marek.

"You need to get it checked, Marek.

Neni to hanba, vyhľadáš si pomoc.

There's no shame in seeking help.

Dôležité je, aby si bol v poriadku," povie so súcitom.

The important thing is, that you're alright," she says sympathetically.

Zuzana ich čoskoro dobieha a tiež zachytí časť rozhovoru.

Zuzana soon catches up with them and also overhears part of the conversation.

"Možno je čas, aby si to povedal doktorovi, bratu.

"Maybe it's time to tell your doctor, brother.

Nemusíš byť na to sám," vraví mu rozhodne.

You don't have to go through this alone," she says decisively.

Marek zavrtí hlavou a konečne sa rozhodne.

Marek shakes his head and finally decides.

Po hlasovaní súhlasia s Brig Březovou a Zuzanou, aby išli do miestnej ambulancie.

After voting, they agree with Brigita and Zuzana to visit the local clinic.

Bohudíč ten istý večer dostane do rúk len správu o bežnej úzkosti, s ktorou sa dalo ľahko požiadvoať.

Fortunately, that same evening, he receives a report on common anxiety, which could be dealt with easily.

Vonku sa stmieva a Marek s pocitom úľavy stláča lístky v náručí, kmihajú ním lepše pocity.

Outside, it gets dark, and Marek holds the ballots in his arms with a sense of relief, better feelings flowing through him.

Vie, že mal pravdu, keď si priznal svoje strachy.

He knows he did the right thing by admitting his fears.

Pozre význam sleduje, ako Brigita a Zuzana kráčať vedľa neho po studených chodníkoch, pocíti, že nie je sám.

Observing Brigita and Zuzana walking beside him on the cold sidewalks, he feels that he is not alone.

Tak ako svetlo sviečok, ktoré osvetlujú cesty, Marek vie, že jeho cesta sa stáva ľahšou, vďaka tým, čo kráčajú po jeho boku.

Just like the candlelight illuminating the paths, Marek knows that his journey is eased by those who walk by his side.