A/N: Greetings my fruit babies! Here's another chapie per request of one of my dearest fruit babes, Fangirl_Insane.
This is gonna be a somewhat lighter chapter. As a little break from all the dark themes.

Warning: Mentions of physical abuse.

Enjoy!
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“So Josh how was your week?” Dr. Black asked as she began writing a few notes.

“Umm well…” Josh merely bit his lip as he was at a lost for words to even begin describe his week. Tyler just put his hand on his lap to reassure him of his presence.

“So a few episodes I see.” She piped up calmly. “It's alright Josh no need to be afraid. I'm only here to help. I'm your friend too okay?” Dr. Black added with a smile.

“O-okay…” Josh mumbled with a smirk as he held on to Tyler’s hand. He knew he wouldn't be able to get through this without Tyler by his side.

“Good. Now tell me when was the last episode and what happened?” She asked as she eyed him carefully. Her stare always made him squirm. Like he did something wrong and she was judging him for it.

“W-well it was last night and I-I don't really remember much of what happened sorry.” Josh stated nervously.

“Maybe Tyler can fill us in then.” She said awaiting an answer.

“B-but this doesn't have anything to do with him. I mean he’s just here for moral support. It's my therapy session.” Josh explained as his anxiety began to rise.

“I know Josh, but I wanna know what Tyler knows. I mean he’s awake during your spells so he can give me insight to what happens during the blackouts.” Dr. Black countered. Josh began to breathe fast and Tyler didn't like it.

“Umm Josh seems to want to talk to you alone so I think I'll just sit this one out today.” Tyler said as he got up to leave. Dr. Black followed him to the door. Josh felt like he couldn't breath, he was so nervous.

“Tyler hold on, I think you got something on your face.” She stated as she casually held the door closed. Tyler gritted his teeth because he really wanted to leave.

“I'm sure I can get it once you let me-” Tyler tried.

“Nonsense I can get that now.” Dr. Black insisted as she wiped her thumb over his left eye. “Well that's quite the shiner you got there. Care to tell me where you got it Tyler? She asked as she rubbed the concealer between her fingers. He winced when she held his face.

“I fell. It’s nothing serious.” Tyler replied blankly. Josh started to shake.

“Well I would go for that, but I can clearly see the fist print. So who hit you Tyler?” She asked again.

“Nobody hit me. I told you I fell.” Tyler repeated slowly as his anger was rising. Josh began to whimper as he put his hands over his ears. He started rocking to try and calm himself.

“If you fell then why you try to hide-”

“It was me! I hit him okay! But it was an accident! Please I-I didn't mean it!” Josh exclaimed as he stood up. They turned around to see him crying his eyes out. “Please Ty ty tell her I didn't mean it! I don't wanna go away!” He pleaded as he curled into a ball on the couch. Tyler ran to console him.

“Oh Josh she knows you didn't do it on purpose. Please don't cry.” Tyler told him calmly as he ran his fingers through his hair. It was beginning to fade back to his original color. He knew Joshie was taking over now and he couldn't stop it. Tyler held him close until his cries died down. Dr. Black hated to be so direct, but in order to treat him she had to know the truth.

“I'm sorry Joshie I didn't mean to get you upset. I just needed to know who hurt Tyler.” She said as she kneeled down in front of them. “I promise I won't send you anywhere, now can you please tell me who did that to Tyler?” She asked.

“I-it was spooky that hit him….I cried for him to stop because Ty ty would never hurt us but he wouldn't listen! He just kept punching him harder and harder!” Joshie cried as he buried his face into Tyler’s neck. He merely rubbed his back and hummed to get him to relax.

“It's okay Joshie. It's all over now. I'm alright and spooky won't get you I promise.” Tyler reassured him. Dr. Black just observed the two interact.

“Hey Joshie will it be alright if I talk to Tyler outside. We’re gonna be on my balcony so you can see us clearly from my big window over there. And for being a good boy and telling me the truth, you can have some candy from my desk while we talk okay?” She smiled as he piped up at the mention of sweets. She sat him down at her desk where he had a good view of them so he wouldn't get scared. Tyler looked nervous to leave him, but followed the doctor anyway. She closed the door and turned to Tyler. “Now Tyler I feel that-”

“No! I won't put him away! I love him too much to do that.” Tyler protested before she could even get the words out. He felt like he had abandoned him once and he be damn if he did it again.

“Fine, but I only want what's best for -” She tried.

“I am what's best for him!” Tyler interrupted again. He had his mind made up.

“I want what's best for BOTH of you Tyler. Now if you’re through interrupting me let me finish.” She huffed as Tyler remained silent. “Look, I'm far from stupid and I know this isn't the first time spooky has hurt you. Hell he nearly hit me the few times I spoke with him. He's angry with you for not saving him from what happened but he also battles with how much he loves you. While I know it isn't Josh’s fault that still makes him a danger to you.” Dr. Black explained. Tyler was about to object. “And don't think I don't understand why you let it go on. Tyler you can't blame yourself for what happened! And being a willing punching bag isn't helping either of you!” She added.

“But I should've been there to protect him!” Tyler yelled as he started pacing.

“How Tyler? You both were kids! For all you know those bad men could've easily killed your parents and kidnapped you both! Then what!?” She yelled back.

“I don't know!” Tyler screamed. “I-I don't know...but I know I love him so maybe he wouldn't be so messed up now if I had been there with him.” He cried as he watched Joshie laugh as he ate candy and play with the pens on her desk. “I’d do anything for him….but please don't ask me to send him away to some hospital. I can't let him go...not again” Tyler pleaded as he turned with tears streaming down his face. She could see the desperation in his eyes.

“Fine he can stay at home with you, but I will prescribe him some more meds to mellow out spooky jim a bit alright?” Dr. Black sighed.

“Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!” Tyler said as he hugged her. He knew that she had the power to send Josh away if she really wanted to. Yet she believed in him enough to let them stay together.

“Don't mention it.” She replied as she hugged him back. They heard a knock from the glass. It was a sad looking Joshie wanting attention. “You better get in there before he starts whining.” She joked.

“Yeah, but I think he wants more candy doctor.” Tyler laughed as he saw the chocolate covering his face. They went inside to find that Joshie had ate all her candy and gotten himself a stomachache.

“Well you better take Joshie home to rest.” Dr. Black said as she rubbed his hurt tummy. They got up to leave.

“Sorry that I ate all of your candy miss Dr. Black.” Joshie said sullenly.

“Who do you think I buy for? Trust me I don't need the calories.” She joked as she dumped the empty wrappers off her desk. Joshie instantly smiled and ran to give her a hug.

“Thank you for being so nice to me! You remind me of my mommy….I know she would've loved to meet you.” Joshie said cheerfully. Dr. Black felt her heart break at how both sweet and sad that was. Tyler could tell it got to her as they traded glances.

“Oh that's the sweetest thing you could’ve said to me. Thank you so much Joshie.” She said as she hugged him back. She could feel the tears about to fall.

“See you next week doctor.” Joshie waved as they left hand in hand. Tyler had mouthed a silent thank you again to her on their way out.

“See you too Joshie!” Dr. Black replied happily as she gave a wink to Tyler. She sat down at her desk as she wiped her tears away. “Maybe they can heal each other in time.” She smiled to herself at the thought while popping a reese's’ mini in her mouth from her secret stash.