"I had no idea what to do. I was in so much pain," Ethan explained, recalling his experience.

"I understand. It must have been a horrible. Just remember you have people that love you. None of this was your fault," the therapist commented.

Ethan started to tear up. He kept reliving every moment like it was happening again.

"Look, why don't we pick up here next week. It can take some time getting over things like this."

"That is a good idea," Ethan said, wiping away his tears.

"I will write your prescription. Make sure to take two a day. No more, no less."

"I know. Even if I feel good, I have to take them."

"Okay. I will see you next week at five."

"Okay." Ethan walked out to his car. "Where are my keys?" he asked himself, searching for them in his pockets.

"Maybe you left them inside," Ethan heard in the back of his mind.

"Maybe. I will go check. Thanks Blank," Ethan responded in his head. He did not like talking to Blank in public. People would stare at him as if he were crazy. To be fair, he was talking to an alter ego of himself.

Ethan walked back in the office, knocked on Dr. Talin's door and waited for a response.

"Did you forget your keys again?" Ethan heard from the other side.

"Yeah." He walked in, found his keys, and turned to leave.

"Hey Ethan?" Dr. Talin stopped him. Her dark brown eyes reminded him of Mark. He missed Mark who was visiting his family. "Remember to not go too hard on yourself this week. I know the anniversary of it is coming up."

"Okay. I will try." Ethan walked out and unlocked his car. He got in and closed the door, but didn't start it. He just wanted to sit and think for a moment. Ethan knew Dr. Talin didn't think it was real. How could she? Ethan was claiming that a demon would hurt him in his sleep and when he woke up the injuries were still there. If it had not of happened to him, he would not have believed it either. He let himself cry a little before driving to pick up his pills and to go home. At least Dark was gone and he was safe.

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