Never Expected (a Chandler Riggs/Grayson Riggs fanfic)

Time For Therapy

1 week later...
"So Daniel when are you going to see that therapist? You said you'd do it sometime last week, but you didn't. So, please do it sometime today." Grayson declared.
"I'm doing it today, I already made an appointment for 1:30." I stated.
"Good. Have fun." Grayson exclaimed.
"I'll try to." I chuckled.
"Just don't try to hard."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah." I said, sarcastically.
Grayson and I just chuckled a bit.
Since my therapists office was over two hours away I decided to leave now, since it was 10:30.
"Hey Gray, mind if I borrow your bike?"
"I don't know, can you handle its awesomeness?"
"Of course I can."
"Well, if you think you can, then go right ahead, but don't come crying to me if my bike throws you off."
"I barely feel any physical pain anymore, so...yeah."
"Ok, if you say so." Grayson said, while holding his hands in the air, as if he was surrendering.

5 minutes later...
I had just retrieved Grayson's bike from  the garage and put on his helmet and I was almost ready, the only missing was my music. So, I took out my phone, and my earphones from my pocket and played one of my favorite songs by Guns 'N' Roses, it was called November Rain. The moment the song started was the same moment that I started pedaling.

I chose not to sing along, I just wanted to listen to this song. It's one of the greatest songs in the world. I even put the song on repeat because it's just that awesome.

1 hour 55 minutes later...
I had just locked up Grayson's bike on a lamppost and made my way into the building. Once I was inside I made my way to the desk clerk and told her who I was and who my therapist was. She told me that I could head on in and that  Dr. Weeks would be in shortly. I just nodded and entered his office.

5 minutes later...
My therapist had arrived and apologized for the wait. I told him that it was alright and he sat down in the chair which was right next to the bed.
"So your Daniel, right?"
"Yes."
"And you're here because you're having trouble getting over your losses right?"
"Yes, that's correct."
"Care to tell me about it?"
"Yeah, I'll start with my mom, who was the most amazing mother in the world. If I was ever sad she would always tickle me to cheer me up and say stuff like "who's my special boy? Who's my cute, handsome, precious little boy?" Every Friday we would order pizza and I got to choose what we would get, the size, the toppings, the two liter of pop, the bread sticks."
"And they let you do that every Friday?"
"Yes, at least they used to. God I miss them, even if my dad was an ass I still loved my father. I almost went to jail for him."
"What for?"
"I was taking the blame for setting the AMC studio on fire, but then my dad stepped up and owned up to what he did."
"Were you actually going to go to jail for him?"
"No. I tricked him into admitting to his crimes."
"Hmm, so if he didn't own up to his crimes, what would you have done?"
"Well, I would have no choice but to take his sentence for him, even if I were to try to convince the judge that it was him and not me. He probably wouldn't believe me until my father admitted it, which would hopefully be before I got sent to the big house."
"Now, let's get back to my mom. Every day when I would get home from school, whether I had a good day or a bad day she would always take me for a motorcycle ride. It was always nice because we would always stop so she could buy me a 2 liter of root beer to drink and it was all for me. Of course I didn't drink it all at once. It took me one week to polish it off, the only reason it took me that long was because I was savoring it, I was making it last. It's my favorite soda, you know."
"Care to tell me about your father?"
"You mean Mr. Asshole?"
"If that's what you call him, then yes."
"You know, I didn't always think of my dad as an asshole. He was actually one of the best dads ever. You see, every Saturday and Sunday he would take me to the city pool, we would have splash fights, we would see who could do the better cannonball, the better dive in, a breath holding challenge. My dad would always let me win...well, he gave me the victories that he won. Hell, he would even throw me into the pool. We always had a good time at the pool. We laughed, we played, we did everything a father and son should do. On Wednesdays we would go to the park and play catch. It was with a baseball and a football. We did half an hour of each. Some of my favorite memories with me and him hanging out. The same goes for my mom."
"Have you talked to anyone about how you felt?"
"Of course. I've been talking to my new family, the ones who took me in when my parents died. I talked to them about a lot of stuff and they even talked me out of suicide, no matter how many times I attempted it. They were always right there by my side, they weren't going to let me go and they never will."
"Sounds like you have a wonderful adopted family."
"Yeah, I do. They....they mean a lot to me. Now, I'll start talking about my girlfriend and my kids."
My face was practically soaked with tears, but somehow I was managing to talk with out any long pauses, it was as if I was never really crying at all, but truthfully I was and it wasn't going to stop anytime soon.
"Need a break? You can go stretch your legs for a couple of minutes if you'd like."
"No. I'm good."
"Ok, if you're sure."
"I am. Now, my girlfriend was absolutely beautiful and she had an awesome personality. She had long, blonde hair with some black highlights, she had bright, shiny blue eyes, she always wore a smile that said "I'm happy to see you Daniel." Or something along those lines. She had a great taste in clothes, but usually when we would hangout she would wear dark blue short shorts and her shirt that I made for her. It had her picture on it and it said, "I'll forever love you my sweet angel" on it. One day when we were alone in my house we got intimate and had two children, who turned out to be twins. One boy and one girl. There names were Kaden and Alice. Kaden had brown hair and blue eyes, while Alice had blonde hair and blue eyes. They practically had the same personality, I just wish that they got to meet their mother. She died in my arms, while we were sleeping and my kids, they...they...they were murdered. I would do ANYTHING to see them again. I would even give up my soul."
"I'm sorry for your losses."
"Thank you."
"Now, I want you to close your eyes and picture your parents, your girlfriend, and your kids all at the pool, you're all happy and having a grand time, then you're parents approach you and tell you that your children are beautiful and tell you that you raised two perfect children."
So, I followed my instructions, I closed my eyes and pictured exactly what I was told to.

Picture
The five of us were all swimming in the pool when we decided to play Marco Polo and I was it.
"Marco"
"Polo."
I started to swim to the ladder.
"Marco."
"Polo."
I turned slightly to the left and started to swim in that direction.
"Marco."
"Polo."
5 minutes later...
I still haven't tagged anyone, but I started to hear someone leave the pool, so I opened my eyes and pointed to my son and said, "fish out of water."
"Aww man, good job dad."
I just smiled.
"Good luck Kaden."
"Thanks, I'll need it."

40 minutes later...
We had just finished our game of Marco Polo, I was lounging on a pool side chair, when my parents approached me.
"Hey, son, can we talk to you?"
I sat up and looked at them.
"Of course you can. What would you like to talk about?"
"Your kids."
"What about them?"
"We just want to tell you that you and your girlfriend have raised two perfect kids and that we're proud of you."
"Thank you. They're twins."
"We know, Hazel told us."
"When the time's right I'm going to ask her to marry me."
"You two are a perfect couple and we'll be sure to throw one of the best weddings ever."
"Thank you, I can't wait to see what you have planned."
"You and Hazel will absolutely love it."
I smiled brightly, then I got up and headed to the highest diving bored, it was about 40 feet high, I looked down at my family and asked them what they wanted to see me do into the pool.
They told me that they wanted me to do a front flip and then switch into a dive. I took a few deep breaths, I backed up a bit and then slowly ran to the front of the diving board, I jumped and then I started with my front and then turned into a dive but when I got to the water I sorta landed in a bellyflop but only the top of my body got hit and when I surfaced I practically screamed. I looked down at my chest I was shocked as to how red it was.
"Are you alright, Daniel?"
"Yeah, are you alright dad?"
"Somewhat."
"Good. Obviously it hurt though, but I'll get passed it."
"I love all of you very much, but as much as I hate to say this none of it is real."
"We know."
I looked a little confused."
"You're lying down in a bed in a therapist room, right?"
"Yes, but how did you know?"
"Daniel, it's time to wake up, but we want you to know this, that we'll always love you even if we are gone and that we'll always be by your side no matter what. You'll always be our favorite son."
"And you'll always be the best dad we ever had."
"And you'll always be my favorite boyfriend, no one could ever replace you. I'm glad that I met you. You always treated me well and you always helped me cheer up whenever I was sad. I love you Daniel, we all do with all of our hearts."
I love you guys as well, with all of my heart. Goodbye, I'll see you again in my dreams."

Back to reality
"How do you feel?"
"I feel good."
"Good."
"Thanks a lot for your help? How much do I owe you?"
"500 dollars."
"Is there a bank machine in here?"
"Yes, I'll take you to it."
"Ok."
It only took us two minutes to walk to the bank machine, and it only took me two minutes to make my withdrawal. I handed the therapist the money and headed back home.

2 hours later...
I had just entered the house and headed to my bedroom. I was confronted by Chandler and Grayson.
"So? How'd it go?" Grayson asked.
"Pretty good. The therapist told me to close my eyes and picture my parents, my girlfriend, and my kids. We were at the pool, playing Marco Polo for about forty minutes. Then I lounged on a pool side chair, my parents approached me and told me that me and my girlfriend raised two beautiful children. I then headed up the forty foot diving board and then did a front flip into a dive by I landed almost like a bellyflop but the top of my chest hit the water. Then at the end my family and girlfriend talked to me and they knew that my picture wasn't real and they told me how much they loved me and that I was the perfect son, boyfriend and dad."
"Did it help?" Grayson wondered.
"Yes it did."
"Good."
"Thanks for the help, I love you guys, you guys are my favorite brothers, same with James."
"We love you to, Daniel. If you ever need anymore help, you can always count on us, we'll always be here for you." Grayson declared.
"Thank you."
"Don't mention it." Chandler stated.
The three of us hugged for twenty seconds and then we separated.
"I'm glad you went to see that therapist." Grayson said.
"So am I. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to bed to spend more time with my family."
"What about supper?" Chandler asked.
"I already ate."
"Oh, well...good night." Grayson whispered.