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Zak POV

Does Darryl hate me now?

He's been awfully distant since we got home.

He definitely hates me.

Of course, just like everyone else.

"Hey Zak?" He said.

I looked up at him, "Yeah?"

"What happened with Dr. Owen today?" He asked.

"I already told you." I replied.

"Are you sure you didn't imagine it?" He asked me for the 100th time.

I rolled my eyes, "Yes I'm sure, I'm not crazy."

"Okay one more thing." He said.

"What?"

"Why did you act so rude to him before that happened?"

"Because I got a bad vibe from him. Plus I hate therapists in general, they're stupid." I said, truthfully.

"They've helped a lot of people through hard times you know." Darryl said.

"Well not me."

Darryl POV

I know this is probably a stupid idea but I found Zak another therapist.

He's probably going to be angry with me, but he needs professional help, along with my support.

I knocked on his room door and he opened it. Before I could even explain he backed up slightly. "What did you do?" He asked.

"What?"

"You have that look on your face. So what did you do?" He repeated.

"Igotyouanewtherapist." I said quickly.

"What?" He asked.

"I got you a new therapist." I said again.

"You better be joking he said." He said slowly, "Darryl I swear to god I'm gonna-"

I cut him off, "Just hear me out." He went quiet, "Her name is Dr. Paige, and I think it would be really helpful for you to get professional help."

Zak sighed, "When is the first appointment?"

"Thirty minutes." I said.

"You decided to tell me this thirty minutes before the appointment?!" He exclaimed.

"Sorry?"

"Whatever." He said, "Let me get dressed."

With that he closed the door.

*woosh*

We walked into the building and I saw a woman standing there. She walked towards us, "Hi, I'm Dr. Paige but you can call me Ava."

"Hi Ava, I'm Darryl" I said.

We shook hands and she glanced at Zak, "This must be Zak then?"

I nodded and Zak gave her a cold stare. I judged him slightly and he sighed, "Hi, nice to meet you." He mumbled.

Better than nothing.

She smiled at him, "Wait here and I'll come and get you in a few minutes."

"Okay." I said, as she walked away.

We sat down and waited for her. I looked at Zak, "Okay listen. We're here to get you help. So you need to try and cooperate. If anything goes wrong, tell me." I said, "Just be honest. I want you to get help."

Zak POV

"Just be honest. I want you to get help."

How can you get help if you can't even help yourself?

Dr. Paige walked in, "You can come with me now."

She smiled at me for the millionth time. Why does she smile so much? It's irritating.

We walked into a small white room and sat down. "So Zak how are you today?" She asked.

"I'm goo-"

Just be honest.

"Not very good." I replied.

She frowned slightly, "Why is that?"

I shrugged, "I don't really know if I can call any day a 'good day'."

"Hopefully we can change that." She said, "So who would you call your friends?"

"Zel- I mean Darryl." I said, correcting myself.

Is Zelk still my friend?

I hope he is.

He hasn't tried to contact me though.

"Just Darryl?" She asked.

"Yeah."

"Who were you going to say?" She asked.

"No one."

"Okay, let's move on." She said.

*woosh*

Darryl POV

Zak walked out of the room looking.. I don't really know. Just kind of normal, he didn't look happy but at least he didn't look upset.

He walked over to me. "So how'd it go?"

"Fine, I guess." He replied.

"Okay good." I said, "Let's go home."