Rehabilitation

[Gondoros]

Another day, another session.But something is not right, this day feels different. he can't really put his finger on it. There's just something about it. As he sits in the office waiting for the Doc, he looks out the window and tries to understand if these sessions are going somewhere. Is this all a waste of his time and a gain for the Doc. He is quite expensive. Nonetheless he will surely find out sooner or later.
The doctor enters the office greeting John, as he takes a sit on the couch.

John: Hey Doc. So is everything okay? Cause that sounded like a serious phone call.
Doc: Yes, yes, no problems. Having a teenage daughter has its drawbacks.
John: I guess I'll find that out myself ha? "laughs"
Doc: You sure will John. But in the meantime lets get you sorted out, shall we?
John: Right. Okay.
Doc: So how have you been managing? Everything alright at home?
John: Never been better. Carol is doing fine, the baby also. It's all working Doc.
Doc: Glad to hear that John. How about your new workplace? You haven't told me that much about it. Why is that?
John: You never asked? "grins"
Doc: John? "stares at him seriously"
John: Jezz Doc, you have got to lighten up.
Doc: I do tend to take these sort of things seriously John, after all this is my carrier, this is what I do. .... So go on, tell me, how did you come about finding a new job?
John: It was ...luck, maybe? It just feels right doc you know? Working there is .... well I'll tell you this much, if i had gotten this job earlier on, things would have been fairly less complicated in my life.
Doc: Better late than never, isn't that what they say John?
John: Right you are Doc. .... so to continue, I was out scrapping as usual , when i came across this guy. Seen him around, but never got around to saying anything, until one day I did. One thing let to another and Bill, that's his name, told me all about the company the he works for. The more he said the more I thought , Man that sounds too good to be true. He was kind enough to set up a meeting with his boss, good man, goes by the name of Fynn. Now Doc, I'm not the one to overly praise a guy, heck my personal opinion is that most folk out there are no good bastards, but I'll you , this guy is something else, a leader no doubt. He scores very high in my book. The Tinkers care about people, they don't just want work horses, they want good people, reliable.....family.

John's voice breaks as he mutters that word. "Family" A simple word, for many with not much meaning or importance. For him...everything. There's nothing more that he treasures in this world. There's nothing he wouldn't do to keep it.

Doc: Well John, I see that you are quite fond of your newly made friends, or shall I say family.
John: You got that right Doc."his voice goes down a bit" By the way, the T&T headquarters also have a clinic...so I think it's time I get the other.....treatment. now i'm not sure if it's something they do..but I'll try and sort it out. Fynn told me they have great staff there. So yeah I have that to look forward to....
Doc: I'm very proud of you John. That is a big step and I assure you it will be difficult for all parties involved, but John, once you get through with it you will feel like a new man. Addiction is terrible thing, but with the right help and the right attitude it can be overcome.
John: That's what i'm hopping for Doc. sure I've stayed away from the stuff for some time, but oh god " covers his face" it's so hard sometimes. I feel sick and helpless. The only thing that keeps me away from it is the baby and Carol, but I'm afraid! .....I'm afraid that one day that will not be enough......And I don't want to go back Doc......to hurting others and myself. I just don't............I'm tired...and I want it to stop for good.
---- You will make it John, just have fate and stay true to yourself.----

John: "raises head" What? ..what did you say Doc?
Doc: Nothing. John are you alright? you look like you've seen a ghost?
John: I'm...I'm okay, i'm good.. yeah....