Kickdrum Beating in My Chest Again (Alternate Version)

Chapter 115

!!!!!!!!!!Author's Note!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Everyone! Happy Friday (almost)! I hope you had a good week! This week was a good week for me! My son started summer school and the after school program on Tuesday! It's good for him since he is in special education, so there's no learning loss over the summer. Then the after school program is good for him so he can socialize with other kids. It's also great for me because I get a break where I can sit down and have it be quiet. It also gives me more time to run my errands, go to the gym, and get other things done. It's a win for both of us, and he loves school! This past Thursday June 19th was our fifteen year wedding anniversary! We decided to wait until tomorrow (Sat) to celebrate it, so that will be fun!

This week, Andy meets with Elisa and she tells him that Patrick is being drugged before their appointments to sabotage them, that they can't understand each other, and how Patrick is being abused. Elisa confronts him about not stopping the abuse and Andy explains how thing work on the inside. He tells her that he can't help Patrick without putting him in grave danger and also mentions that Patrick got justice for his attack. They finish up and Elisa leaves for he next appointment. Patrick and Joe are hanging out in their cell when Brad comes to take them to lunch. Patrick must walk slowly so he doesn't fall because of the drugs, but Brad is annoyed that he can't move faster. They get to the mess hall, get in the long line and look around and observe things. They spot Justin acting very weird around Gabe and decide that he punished him for slapping Patrick on his chest several times last night. They speculate that Gabe fed on him. They meet up with Dan and Joe shares his experience when Brad fed on him.

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Chapter 115

********Trigger Warning for Drug Use********

As soon as he clears security, Andy heads to his office, food and endless coffee in hand. When he walks in, he sees Wendy look up and smile at him.

"Hello, Andy!" She greets.

"Hi, Wendy. Sorry I'm late." Andy apologizes.

"I wasn't going to say anything, but you are very late today. I was beginning to think you might not be coming in today. Is everything ok?" Wendy asks.

"Not really, but I'm here, so what did I miss?" Andy asks, not really wanting to discuss it.

"You missed three different meetings that I was able to reschedule, and your messages are on your desk. There are also a few files on your desk that I need you familiarize yourself with for your meetings later today. Are you sure you're alright? You look terrible!" Wendy asks.

Andy appreciates her concern, but it appears she's not going to let it go, so he goes with the short answer.

"No, I'm not alright. When I had to check out the third location of casualties from the attack, I saw incredibly graphic, violent, gruesome, vicious, and disgusting images that I will never forget and will haunt my nightmares forever. It was complete and utter carnage, Wendy. I don't think I'll ever be the same after that experience, and I'm having trouble dealing with it all. I got no sleep last night at all. I was up all night because every time I closed my eyes, I was taken back to that room, walking through the dead bodies of men who were tortured to death. I discussed it with my wife, Meredith, and we've agreed to visit a psychiatrist that specializes in PTSD to work through this together so that it doesn't drive me insane." Andy explains.