I wake up in daddy arms and still feel like I'm in little space. It just feels safer to be little than it does being big Gavin. Last time I was big Gavin something bad happened. I move around and try to sit up. Daddy is holding me tightly to his chest. I flip around to face him and start to poke his big chest.

Gavin: Pssst Daddy, wake up pwease.

Anders: Good morning little one. How are u feeling?

Gavin: Mmm okay daddy. Can you let me up?

Anders: Sorry baby, do you need to go potty?

I shake my head yes and feel myself being scooped into daddy's strong arms. He takes me to the bathroom and helps me. Once done we shower and get ready for the day. I feel slightly better than yesterday, but still upset.

Anders: Daddy has made you an

appointment with a friend of his. He just wants to talk to you.

Gavin: What his name?

Anders: His name is Dr. Brody and he works for daddy. He's a nice man. Do you think you can talk to him for a little while today?

I just shake my head. I will try for daddy. I hope he can help me. I let daddy pick me up and give me lots of kisses all over. This makes me giggle and try to get out of his arms.

Anders: Be careful baby boy or daddy might drop you.

Gavin: No drop me daddy.

Daddy laughs and holds me tighter. He won't drop me! We go to the kitchen and eat some eggs and toast. Daddy eats bacon too, but I don't care for it. Once we finish and clean up we head to another part of the house. I recognize it as it's the same place daddy's uncle did my check up when I first got here. We come to a door that reads Dr. Brody Stephens on it. Daddy knocks and a tall man answers the door.

Anders: Hey Brody, thank you for seeing us today. This little guy is my mate and little Gavin.

Brody: Nice to meet you Gavin. Please come in. You can sit anywhere.

Anders: Say hi baby.

Gavin: Hi Mr. Brody

I hide my face in daddy's neck as he makes his way into the room. Dr. Brody is not as tall as daddy, but definitely bigger than me. I would say he's at least 6'6 if not taller.

Dr. Brody: Gavin, your daddy tells me some mean men hurt you. Is that true?

Gavin: Yea.

Dr. Brody: Do you want your daddy to stay while we talk?

I shake my head yes and daddy turns me around so my back is to his chest.

Dr. Brody: It's nice to see your face buddy. Can you tell me what happened at the fair? No one will hurt you or judge you. You are safe here and what is said here will stay here.

I decide to tell him and get it over with.

Dr. Brody: Thank you for telling me Gavin. Your daddy says you haven't been eating much. Is this true?

Gavin: Yea, not hungry. I'm scared.

Dr. Brody: I see. What can we do to help you not be scared? Any ideas?

Gavin: No, I just wanna stay with daddy all the time and stay little. I feel safe that way.

Dr. Brody shares a look with daddy and they seem to have a silent conversation.

Anders: Hey baby, daddy has added extra security to the house and uncle Scott is trying to work on keeping you safe by dealing with those men. We have discovered that they are part of a mafia. I have an idea on how to make you feel better, but I'm not sure it's a good one. Just know we are working on it. I'm sorry this happened to you. I love you so much and don't want you to become sick from depression or not eating. Can you help daddy and try to eat more and talk to me if you feel upset or scared.

I shake my head yes and close my eyes. I don't want to cry again, but I can't help feeling helpless and scared.

Dr. Brody: Would you feel better if your daddy let you take some self defense classes? I get the feeling that you did not like being so helpless in the face of danger.

This makes me sit up and I shake my head yes. That is a great idea. Hopefully daddy will let me. I want to feel safe and like I can take care of myself if needed.

Anders: I am okay with you taking some classes if it makes you feel better. You can't go anywhere alone anymore though. I have to make sure you are safe.

Dr. Brody: Sounds like a plan. Let me know if I can help with anything else.

Anders: Thank you so much Brody! We might be back if needed, but I hope not. I will get him started on classes later this week. Let's go do something fun to get your mind off of everything.

We head to the game room and play on the arcade style games until it's time to eat dinner. Daddy orders pizza and we both eat more than we should! I still feel scared, but I am slowly starting to see that things will get better. I just have to trust daddy to help me stay safe.