Sing: The Era of Music

Chapter 32: PTSD

Porsha was in the room with Sue, tending to her wounds. "And done. You should be fine by tomorrow until then, get some rest." said Sue as Porsha smiled. "Thanks, Doc." said Porsha. She then heard noises in the bathroom. Chris was in there, on his knees, purging the contents of his stomach into the toilet. When he saw his mother in a body bag, he saw Porsha in the body bag instead. He began to cry as someone knocked on the door. He ignored it and continued crying. "Chris?" asked a voice. The door opens, revealed to be Meena. "Meena, please, leave me alone." wailed Chris. Meena shed tears. "Chris, please. Let me help you." she said. "I said leave me alone!! Please." said Chris as Meena then gave him a big hug. Porsha knew the sound of that voice. "Chris." said Porsha as she tried to get to him. "Porsha, please, you need rest." said Sue. "My husband needs me!! I don't care if I'm hurt or I need to rest!!" yelled Porsha as she glared at Sue. Wanting to keep her healthy, she didn't want to upset Porsha. She tried to stand but she fell. She noticed a wheelchair. "Give me that." said Porsha as Sue got her the chair. Chris was crying his eyes out. He's never cried this much before. "Chris?" said a voice. Chris looks up and sees his wife in the wheelchair and she too is in tears. She sees the redness in his eyes and the tears pouring out. Once she got closer, she jumped off the chair and landed in Chris's arms. He cried on her shoulder as Porsha slowly cradled him. "It's okay, Chris. I'm here." said Porsha as Chris slowly calmed down. "Come on, Chris. Let's get you some fresh air." said Alfonso as he helped him to the balcony as he drinks water. Everyone was else was in the bedroom with Porsha. "What happened?" asked Ash. "I think he had an anxiety attack." said Sue. "Not just an anxiety attack. He had PTSD." said Meena. Everyone including Porsha looked at her. "How do you know that?" asked Porsha. "He hasn't told anyone but me this. He was there when his mother died. He told me the moment he saw her body in the body bag, he wasn't the same. He was traumatized. After you were attacked, he told me at the hospital, he had the same nightmare, that it would happen to you. He also nearly died back at the hospital, while we were escaping DiMarco's thugs. A bullet nearly hit him until I pulled his tail." said Meena.  Porsha was speechless and so was everyone else. Chris nearly died and was afraid to tell Porsha that. She watches as Chris was taking deep breaths as Alfonso gently pats his back. The two then walk back inside. "Hey guys." said Chris. Porsha tried to stand but she stumbled as Chris quickly catches her. He brushes her fur as she looks in his eyes.  "Why didn't you tell me?" asked Porsha. "I didn't want you to worry. I didn't want you guys to be scared for me or anything." said Chris. "It's getting late. We should probably get some rest." said Suki as everyone nodded. Chris carried Porsha to bed as he joins her and stare at each other. "Chris...Meena told me what happened. The day your mom died. I'm so sorry." said Porsha as she held his face. "I'm just worried that it'll happen to you. I can't lose you." said Chris as he was about to cry but Porsha stopped him. "No, no! No more tears. You've cried enough." said Porsha as Chris took a deep breath and tried his best. Porsha then crawls on him and gives him a kiss on the lips. "No more secrets. Always be honest with each other. Promise?" asked Porsha. Chris nodded. "Promise." said Chris as they kissed before going to bed. Meanwhile, back in Newark, Luna looks outside the hotel window, filled with fear and anxiety after not hearing from her parents. "Luna, come on. Let's get you to bed, sweetie. You need some rest." said Rosita. She then noticed Luna crying. "Are you okay, sweetie?" asked Rosita. "I'm worried about Mommy and Daddy. I'm scared something happened to them." said Luna as she buried her face in Rosita's shirt. She hugs her tightly. "It's okay, sweetie. Your parents are strong. And so should you. Remember what your dad said...whenever you feel scared before, always pray to God and he will be there to watch over you as you sleep." said Rosita. Luna smiled as she slowly fell asleep and Rosita takes her to bed.