Ward Nine |

004 | Tough Mind

I sit back sighing. I feel like i'm getting no where with him.

"Is it me?" But just as I feel hopeless he speaks. I look at him taken aback by it.
"Hmm?"
"That's stressing you?"
"Oh no. I mean- I can't help you if you aren't telling me anything."

His head tilts, his blinking barely takes place. Like he's scared he'll miss something.
"Did they tell you what happened to my last doctor?"

I feel suspicious, like why wouldn't I be made aware if something bad happened.
"No. What happened to her?

His gaze drops down to my hand.
"Are you married?"
"Yes."
"How long?"

"Two years. Jolan what happened with you and your father?"
"He was beating my mom. So I broke a wine bottle and stabbed him with it. But he didn't like that."
"And then?"

"And then, he shot me and told the cops I beat my mom and shot myself." For a moment i'm speechless. What can you even say after that?

"So you and him have always had a rocky relationship?"
"If rocky means he ruins my life every chance her gets. Then yes."

"What's he like?"
"Who?"
"Your husband."

"This is about you-"
"Don't bombarded me with questions and expect me not to do the same to you." I sigh.

"You ask, i'll answer if you do the same for me in return."
"I guess that's fair. He's nice and loving. And he looks out for me. How are you able to break out so much?"

"A magician never tells his secrets." He smiles. "What's his name?"
"Kenneth. Who is Miranda? She was mentioned in your file."

"A ex girlfriend. The bitch threw me in here too."
"Why do you think that is?" Jolan shrugs.

"She probably thinks i'm a nut case. Like everyone else does."
"You aren't thought. Not entirely. You are thinking rationally on your own. Your physical health is good and your mental is improving. Soon you can be released."

"Right. So you don't think i'm crazy?"
I think for a moment, I haven't even seen all of him.
"So far no."

"In one of the entries it said 0941 attacked one of the nurses last month. Do you remember that?"

He shakes his head no. "My mom used to call him Jensen. She said he was like my bad twin."
"Maybe we can work together to figure out who, or what triggers him."

The door opens and a nurse comes in.
"Jolan here's your meds." She hands them to him and makes sure he takes them.
"Thank you." She smiles to me and leaves.

I check the time momentarily.
"Its time for rec room if you'd like to go." He hums standing up to leave.
"Bye Lani." He says on his way out.

..

I kick off my shoes, the hardwood flooring presses against my sore feet releasing pressure.
I go into the kitchen cursing when I see the note.

I got called back
But dinner is in the fridge :)