(1) Basic Rules

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Corey

"Alright Mr. Taylor, just sign here for me please."

Skeptically and begrudgingly, I sloppily printed my signitar onto the thin piece of paper.

Mr. Crahan gave me a tight, yet reassuring smile and took the clipboard out of my grasp and exchanged it with Jonathan's file while saying something on the lines of, "I know we talked through most of Mr. Davis' condition, but here's a little more backround information on him."

I clutched the file softly against my chest, and Mr. Crahan adjusted his glasses.

"Alright, so I'm going to go over the basic rules with you once more, just so you remember what to do if he Mr. Davis gets...out of hand."

When Mr. Crahan dove back into the "rules, regulations, and precautions" on Jonathan being my patient, I sorta' dosed off. Because I already knew these things.

I worked and studied my ass off to become a therapist for Holly Hills, (which was one of the most concentrated mental hospitals in the state of California) and I was about to fufill my dreams in less than a week.

To me, it was insulting that Mr. Crahan was constantly going over the basic rules. Was he aware that I practically memorized the rules already because of school?

And besides, the kid couldn't be that bad. Why did it look as though he was dreading because I took the job. He should be ecstatic, because no one else was willing to help this kid.

"...and lastly- and I'm sure you already know this rule. No matter how much Mr. Davis opens up, you may only treat him as a patient- nothing more, nothing less."

I nodded and shook Mr. Crahan's extended hand for the second time that day.

"I would like to thank you again, Mr. Taylor. We appreciate you stepping in to help with Jonathan's condition. And maybe with your help, he'll forget about the truama he experienced for so long."

I gave him a tight smile, before exiting his office, and making my way towards the front doors of the building.

Next week, I'll be able to start to cure this boy. Were my last thoughts before I stepped into my car, and drove away.

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