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The Divine Right of Kings	By : vinsmouse Category: G through L > Hardy Boys Series Views: 5917 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter 24

I’m tired.

Perhaps you should sleep.

Not that kind of tired.

I don’t understand pet.

I’m tired of everybody trying to make me act the way they want me to. Why can’t they just let me handle things my way?

Your parents?

And my brother and the shrink, even my friends but I think they’re just calling because Frank or my parents asked them to.

Why do you think that?

Because when they call it’s always tense and uncomfortable, like they don’t know what to say.

Alex frowned. Joe needed contact with others. Isolating himself could prove disastrous, particularly after the trial. He didn’t want to lose the boy to depression. This would require careful handling.

Joe squirmed in his seat. What was taking so long? Was Alex angry with him? He sighed, the man is probably tired of listening to you whine.

I’m sorry Alex.

Alex blinked. Sorry? Why are you sorry Joey?

Joe shrugged though he knew Alex couldn’t see him.

Joey?

I don’t mean to whine.

You think I’m angry?

Yes.

Oh pet, I’m not angry with you I promise. Why did you think I was?

Joe felt a wave of relief hit him. If Alex said he wasn’t angry then he wasn’t.

You weren’t saying anything.

Alex smiled. I was thinking. I want to help Joey but before I can I need to know how you’re dealing with everything.

I mostly try not to think about it. I talk to you when I need to talk because I know you understand. I play video games sometimes, listen to music, read.

Do you ever go anywhere?

Well I go to see the shrink. I don’t want to but they’re making me.

Alex could almost hear the pout in the boy’s voice. He didn’t blame him of course. Most psychiatrists were full of themselves, thinking they had all the answers. Only a few were like his mother, truly caring for their patients, wanting only to help them. Unfortunately for them and their patients those were the ones who usually didn’t last, either leaving the profession or committing suicide.

Do you ever go anywhere for fun? Spend time with friends? Get out of the house?

You too?

Well I do hate to agree with your parents or the doctor but you shouldn’t isolate yourself.

I’m not! I talk to you and I’ve started talking to Frank a little.

That’s good pet but you need more than me and your brother. Nor will I be around forever.

What do you mean? I need you Alex, you’re the only one who understands!

Calm down pet, take a deep breath. You know as well as I do that I’m likely to be convicted and sent to prison. You don’t suppose they’ll give me computer access there do you? Even if they did I’m sure it would be monitored which means I can’t contact you.

Then I won’t testify.

Yes you will Joey. Even if you didn’t your family would and that alone would be enough for a conviction. There is nothing to gain by your refusal to testify and so much more to lose.

Yes sir.

Joe slumped in his seat. He really didn’t want to help send Alex to prison. But he had to do it, he knew that. Nobody said he had to like it.

I know you don’t like it pet, you don’t have to, just do it.

Alex smirked, he could guess the effect of his words.

Joe felt a measure of comfort from the words on the screen. There directly in front of him was the proof that Alex understood him.

I will, I promise.

Good boy. Now what time does your family have dinner?

Five why?

It’s nearly 4:30 now. I want you to do something for me pet.

What is it?

I want you to say good-bye for now and go outside. I want you to take a walk arriving back at your home a few minutes before dinner.

Joe’s breathing sped up. He didn’t want to go outside. He didn’t like seeing other people, seeing them looking at him. He felt like they all knew everything that had happened and would have happened.

I can’t, please Alex don’t make me.

Deep breaths pet. I can feel your panic.

Joe obeyed the command, unconsciously using the technique Dr. Carpenter had introduced him to.

I’m calmer now but please Alex I can’t go for a walk.

Alright pet you don’t have to go for a walk, but I do want you to go outside. Sit in your yard, breathe in the scent of the flowers, get some sunlight and fresh air.

Joe sighed. He knew Alex wasn’t going to take no for an answer this time.

Yes sir.

You will have to go further afield eventually. I won’t have you turning yourself into a recluse pet. Now say good-night Gracie.

Gracie?

Guess you’re too young. After dinner look up Burns and Allen online. I’m sure you can find some clips. For now go outside, we can talk later.

Yes sir. You’ll be here later?

I’ll be here anytime you need me pet.

Joe reluctantly signed off. Turning away from the computer he slipped on his shoes and left his room. Downstairs he stood at the door, staring into the yard for several minutes. He really didn't want to do this but he had told Alex he would. Taking a deep breath he opened the door.

TBC...

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