The Rathores in Therapy: A BCHD Epilogue

Chapter 10: The Fear Within

Last time: Kabir's expression changed, his eyes narrowing with determination. "No," he said firmly, his voice steady. "I need to tell you what happened. It's time for some truths to be revealed."

----------------------------------------

February 10th, 2023, 9:20 am, Jain Counselling Centre, Jodhpur

"You finally reached me, Kabir," Yuvaan said, with a soft smile on his face.

Kabir finished recounting his dream from the night before, his voice soft but steady. Banni, Sandeep and Shobha listened intently, taking in every word. When Kabir finished, there was a moment of silence as they processed what he had said.

Kabir was half reclining on the bed, the back of which had been adjusted to accommodate this position. Banni was sitting on the bed next to him, holding his hand tightly in hers. Her eyes were fixed on Kabir's face, her expression a mix of concern and worry. Sandeep and Shobha were sitting on chairs on either side of the bed, their eyes fixed on Kabir.

Sandeep could see the tension etched on Kabir's face, and he knew that he needed to do something to help him relax. He smiled warmly at Kabir and said, "Kabir, before we discuss what Yuvaan revealed, I want you to know how proud I am of you for being able to reach out to him. It takes a lot of courage to face your own trauma and still be able to help others. Now, did Yuvaan reveal anything that could help us understand what triggered your panic attack?"

Kabir shook his head, his eyes fixed on the floor. "No," he said quietly. "He didn't say anything about it. And I woke up before I could ask him anything. But I did find out what happened later, and I will come to that. But the build-up is necessary and also more fun," he said with a cheeky grin.

Banni couldn't keep the impatience off her face as Kabir spoke in riddles. She was tired of his flippancy, and she wanted him to get to the point. "Kabir," she said, her voice firm. "Can you please stop with the games and tell us what happened this morning? What triggered your panic attack?"

Kabir towards Banni, his eyes flashing with irritation. However, on seeing Banni's frustrated countenance, he took a deep breath, before speaking in a measured tone. "Banni, I know you're impatient," he said, his voice still tinged with irritation. "But trust me, the build-up is important. It puts the main incident in context."

Sandeep nodded, agreeing with Kabir. "He's right, Banni," Sandeep said, his tone gentle. "We need to understand the events that led up to the panic attack to get a better picture of what happened."

Banni sighed, her eyes fixed on Kabir's face. She knew that he was right, but she couldn't shake the feeling of frustration that was gnawing at her. "Okay," she said finally, her voice low. "I'm sorry, Kabir. I just... I'm worried about you."

Kabir smiled at her, his eyes softening with affection as he gently squeezed her hand. "I know, Banni," he said, his voice soft but firm. "And I'm grateful for your concern. But trust me when I say that everything will become clear soon." With that, he took another deep breath and continued his story.

----------------------------------------

February 10th, 2023, 6:00 am, Rathore Bhavan, Jodhpur

Kabir woke up with a smile on his face, the memory of his encounter with Yuvaan still fresh in his mind. He looked around the room, taking in his surroundings. Banni was not next to him, but he could hear the sound of running water coming from the bathroom. He assumed that she was taking a bath.

Kabir reached for his phone and opened the voice recorder app. He recorded a message for Dr Sandeep, telling him that he had finally reached Yuvaan and that he would like to discuss this development with him.