Ryker had slept in with you and Tom for a few days. Every time you had put him to bed, he would come into your room and crawl in between you and Tom
You: Spidey?
Tom: Yeah?
You: I'm really worried about Ryker
Tom: I am too. He's been in with us for a week
You: I know, that's what worries me
Tom: Well, good thing he goes to Dr. Louis today
You: Yeah, maybe we can finally get answers
Ryker: Mom?
You: Yeah bubs?
Ryker: Are you and dad both coming today?
You: Yes. Is that okay?
Ryker: Yeah. I didn't know if you guys had work
Tom: We did, but we took the day off bubs
You: Why don't you go get ready, so we can go?
He runs off and you and Tom finish up. You grab some breakfast and head to the appointment. Tom carried Ryker on his back while holding your hand
Nurse: How can I help you today?
You: I'm checking in Ryker Holland
Nurse: You're all set
You: Great, thank you so much
You go sit next to Tom
Tom: Alright bubs, you need to be honest today
You: Yeah, Dr. Louis is here to help you, not hurt you. And dad and I can step out if you want it to be private
Ryker: I'll think about it
Nurse: Ryker Holland
Tom: Let's go bubs
Ryker's on Toms back again, and you're following behind
Dr. Louis: Hello Hollands, how are we?
Ryker: I wish I was better
Dr. Louis: What's going on?
Ryker gives you that look, and you and Tom step into the hallway
Dr. Louis: Are you okay?
Ryker: No, the nightmares are so bad
Dr. Louis: Why?
Ryker: I stood up to the lady, and she's gone, but now it's a guy
Dr. Louis: Who is it?
Ryker: It turns out its mom's brother
Dr. Louis: What happened?
Ryker: He tried to take me, my sister, and my cousins
Dr. Louis: Take?
Ryker: Yeah. He was unsuccessful and now he's gone, but no matter what I do, it doesn't stop
Dr. Louis: Well...
Ryker: And I try to sleep on my own, but I just end up with my mom and dad
Dr. Louis: Well, there's not much I can give you. I can tell you to just keep trying and to talk to mom and dad. They want to help you, just like I do, so talk to them when you climb into their bed or when they pick you up from school
Ryker: Will it start to go away?
Dr. Louis: It should, yes, but again, you need to talk about it
Ryker: Okay
Dr. Louis: Do you promise?
Ryker: I promise
Dr. Louis: Good. I'm going to talk with mom and dad, and I'll see you soon Ryker
Ryker: Okay, thank you, Dr. Louis
Dr. Louis comes out and catches you and Tom up on Ryker
Dr. Louis: Alright, I think I figured it out
You: Is he okay?
Dr. Louis: He's fine, he's just stressed about your brother
You: I knew bringing my family into this was a terrible idea
Dr. Louis: It's not your family
Tom: It's not?
Dr. Louis: No. Yes, your family is a part of his nightmares, but that's not caused by your family
You: Then what is it?
Dr. Louis: I've got a feeling there's more he's not sharing, like something at school
Tom: Like what?
Dr. Louis: Maybe a bully or that he's being excluded. Those can trigger sadness, which can then trigger a fear
You: What can we do?
Dr. Louis: Talk with his teacher, then talk with him. I told him to open up to you guys
You: I hope he does
Dr. Louis: Me too. Bring him back in a month and we'll see how he's doing
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A New Chapter Begins...Again
FanfictionThis next "season" will pick up 10 years later. Tom and you only had Ryker and Haylee. They are 10. Kristen and Harrison had Liam and Mattie. Liam is also 10 and Ryker's best friend, and Mattie is 7. The beach house got bigger with a massive additio...
