The Call

Chapter 3

The door next to the receptionist creaked open drawing my attention to the older gentleman with a kind looking face exiting from the other side. He nodded at the man still perched down in front of me then made eye contact with me. "Mrs. Sorenson?", he called my name like a question and looked expectantly at me. I just shook my head in a jerking nod. "Please, come with me." I looked back down at the man still kneeling in front of me from picking up my paper. He looked up with a sad smile, like he knew I was not here for anything happy. "Thank you again" I said to him and gave him a tight smile as I stood up. He stood as well and looked at the Dr waiting at the door watching our exchange. He lifted his hand in recognition to the Dr. "I will be with you and North in a little bit. Do you have time to wait Luke?" "We're not in a rush Phil, thanks" Luke responded.
Sitting in Dr. Roberts office was surreal. Pictures take up every square inch of wall space, but my eyes land on one picture immediately, as the same picture has sat on Ben's book shelve since I have known him.
Ben and two others around 13 years old, sweaty with arms slung over each other's shoulders. Ignoring Dr. Roberts curious stare I get up and walk to the picture, tracing my finger over the edges of the frame. I start at the sound of the sweet Dr's voice behind me. "Ah, I forgot I had this picture of the boys" I turn around and watch his face, "How do you know Ben? Who are the other boys with him in this picture?" Searching his face for answers he just smiles at me and motions a hand back to the chair I vacated.
"That my dear is a long story, and hopefully one day I will have a moment to tell you all of it. But the short of it is I met Ben, Owen, and Sean at summer camp. I volunteer each year, to help guide and encourage youths at risk. Usually due to unstable home lives." His hand sweeps up to the wall as he motions like Vanna White at all the pictures. "All these pictures are from that camp, and my time there throughout the year. I am surprised that Ben never mentioned the camp, or Owen and Sean, he states with a slight raise of his eyebrow." I sigh and look to the pictures again. "He has, I just didn't realize that is who they were. He talks to them on the phone regularly, or did" I start to trail off my eyes blur with the thought.
"Do you know how I can get a hold of them, I don't have their numbers, and Ben had his phone with him. I don't know if it is even working, or how to get it back after the accident." My mind is running through it all, the things I need to start preparing, people I need to contact. Suddenly, I can't breathe, why is this happening to me? I can't do this, I can't bury Ben. If only that driver hadn't run that red light. That other driver just walked away, like he hadn't plowed into Ben's car going 50 mph.
I faintly notice Dr. Robert's rounding his desk and kneeling before me. "Sang, sweetheart look at me, try and take a deep breath with me." I am focusing on his cheek right under his eye trying to take a breath in. I just can't my body is not listening to my request. I feel like my heart is cracking in two.
The air shifts around me, and three more people have entered the room. Out of the corner of my eye I catch a glimpse of blonde curls and white dr's coat swishing around the other side of my chair. The Dr's look at each other, and the newcomer swims into my line of sight grabbing my hand and putting it to his chest. The movement shocks me and I swing my gaze over to him, black spots dancing in my field of vision. I can see his lips moving but I don't hear anything. Why can't I hear him, what is happening to me. I can feel the newcomer's heart steadily beating in his chest and the vibrations of him talking even if I can't hear the words. This starts to bring me out of my head, and my lungs suddenly lurch in a big breath in. The spots start retreating, and slowing sounds start coming back in.
"Breathe with me Sang, 1, 2, 3, deep breath in. Good girl, let it back out. Again, 1, 2, 3, in. Now, out. He states, his voice firm but gentle" I can feel the pattern now and start to do it with him and not a step behind like I was. I raise my eyes to meet his and suck in a quick gasp. It is the boy from the picture with Ben, there is no doubt in my mind it is him. Granted older and no longer a boy. After a few moments he stands and his gaze goes behind me. I swivel in my chair and see the two boys from the lobby standing behind me with worried expressions on their faces. I turn back around and take in the two Doctor's in front of me. Dr Robert's looks to the curly haired man to his left. "Sang, this is Sean, or Dr. Green as he is known around here." Dr Green offers me a sweet small smile. "It is nice to finally meet you Sang, although not under these circumstances." He motion's behind me and points to the man who gave me back my slip of paper I had dropped in the lobby. "This is Luke Taylor, and next to him is his brother North."
I bob my head in acknowledgment at the other two from the lobby, then turn my gaze back to Sean. "I was just asking Dr. Roberts how to get ahold of you and Owen. I need to make arrangements for Ben's funeral." I state as a tear slips over my lash line and trails down my cheek. Dr. Sean reaches into his coat and pulls out a tissue for me and daps and my lone tear. He frowns down at me then looks at the wall "I am sorry for your loss Sang, Ben was an amazing person. Owen and I will help you in whatever way you need." He looks back at me, and I can see the moisture in his eyes as well.
"Thank you Sean, I appreciate that very much. I will take you up on your offer." I look to Dr. Roberts "Could you give Sean my contact information, I need to go." Dr. Roberts nods his head "Of course Sang, not a problem" He reaches around the desk and opens the bottom draw he pulls out a bag that is sealed with a bright orange tape and starts to hand it my way. "Here are Ben's things that were recovered' I stare at the bag like it is on fire. I can't do this! I have to get out of here now! I spin on my heels and dash out the door to four shocked blurry faces.

*Sorry for the long wait for any update. Special thanks to docistheboss and Savyss for help on Chapter 1 and 2!
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