Marshall

Certain night

⚠️Trigger warning! ⚠
This episode contains scenes that may leave sensitive readers in trauma

Daniel's POV

It was calling me. Something or someone. I have been hearing his voice lately. I could sense his presence too. But I've never actually seen him before . He was at the tree now. A man..wearing all black. His hair was black too. His eyes..brown but filled with sadness. I didn't know I was the only one who had seen him.

- You told me that you have a brother. When can I see him too? What does he look like?
- You can't see him , you need to be in close experience with me to see my brother. It sounds weird and doesn't make sense now but it will
- But didn't you say, he's always around?
- He looks similar to me, I guess but he's invisible for mortal eyes.
- I have no idea what that means. I heard you before so why did you appear only now? Can we be friends?
- I already am your friend , Daniel. I've been around your entire life.

I heard Marshall , he was yelling for me. I didn't want him to wait so I decided to leave the weird stranger alone for now

- Dan...why did you leave? I saw you talking to that tree. What's happening?
- I just heard something and wanted to check. It's alright.
- Alright.. please don't leave suddenly, I got worried.
- I am sorry.

I don't know what got into me. His voice was just too strong for me to ignore. And now, I could finally put a face to it .

- Let's get inside it's lunch time!
- Yay! I'm starving! It's pizza day!
- It's not...

Of course he ran away before he could hear me but I didn't mind. I followed Marshall in my own peace.

Gabriel's POV

- Marshall told me that he not only saw but heard Daniel talking to the tree and there was no one else
- He's only a child, he can have an imaginary friend. It's pretty common at his age. I'm a little surprised he hasn't hallucinated anything yet, due to the tumor and the medicines he's getting. Dr Rivera said, his condition is finally getting better
- I'm more than happy to hear that Dr Sanchez but I still want you to talk to him later.
- Of course. It's time for another visit anyway . I'd love to see how he's coping mentally
- They're having lunch now but I'll ask him later to see you in your office.
- Thank you that'd be great .
- Before you leave, I'd ask something personal , if you don't mind

I knew this man for over 10 years now and all of the children really loved him, it wasn't even surprising.

- You have a son on your own, even though you divorced, I see that you care about this boy and he loves spending time with you..
- Mrs Rosa, I know what you're trying to say . Adopting him would be my dream , but as long as I date a man , sadly, I can't. It's not that time sadly but perhaps soon
- I apologize, I keep forgetting what a messed up society we're living in.
- It's fine. All I hope is that he can find a nice, loving family before he gives up.

Marshall's POV

I decided to accompany Dan to Dr Sanchez. I always wondered what they could talk about for so long. Maybe some cool games, lasagna and football. I can't imagine anything else.