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themselves, laughing and breathing deep is going to cause you pain. But I expect a full recovery in a month or so. Here are some pain killers you can use to take the edge off. If you need anything else, just send the big guy to come and get me.” The doctor gathered up his bag and left.
I sat there, mulling over what I’d heard. “Is the Librarian on base?” I asked with a little malice in my voice.
“Arrived yesterday. He is scheduled to be interviewed by Vic today. Joseph will be moved here tomorrow for his turn with Vic. What are you thinking, Boss?” Brian eyed me.
“I think I want to have a chat with the Librarian, and I think I want my Sasquatch to be with me. I want some answers, then tomorrow, I want the same time with Joseph.” I breathed through my nose, trying to control the anger that was threatening to take me over. I had to stay in control, I had a job to do, and I couldn’t let my anger control me or I would make mistakes. But I would make sure that each of those men were paid back five-fold, for what I’d gone through.
Julie watched me, not sure what to think of my words and actions. She had never seen real anger from me. She tilted her head and sighed. “I have your back no matter what you do, baby. Just don’t let your emotions rule you.” Funny how she knew me so well, even after all the years that had passed.
“Alright, let’s get him dressed, and let’s go eat before we do anything else.” Brian offered.
They helped me get dressed, and I hissed and groaned every time I had to move my arms too high. Or twist or turn. Oh hell, I just groaned and hissed everything hurt. Brian brought me the chair and I looked at it with disdain. I tried to stand, and my legs quivered and shook, Brian offered his hand and I took it. I used his strength to get to my feet. Once there, I let go and shuffled the four feet to the chair. I eased myself down and felt a sense of accomplishment. Brian wheeled me back out of the room and down the hall. Julie caught up and walked by my side, holding my hand.
Whenever we went by someone, I would dip my head and try to hide my face. I didn’t want them to see the shame written on my face, to see the man who couldn’t protect himself.
The chair came to a stop and Brian came around and squatted down in front of me. “Quit that shit!” he said, clearly upset with me.
I raised my head. “Stop what, Brian?” I asked in my best twelve-year-old attitude.
“You know what, hold your head up in pride. You’ve seen more and been through more than anyone on this base. You would never look down on someone else that was in THIS chair. So quit feeling sorry and shameful for yourself. Be the Boss.” He reached down and covered my hand with his massive paw. “We have been through a lot together, and if I was in this chair, you would not let me fall into depression. You would find a way to get me moving. So let’s work this, and come out the other side stronger.”
Tears leaked from my eyes when I realized he was right. I covered his paw with my other hand and nodded my head ok. “Ok brother, consider me over it. Thank you, I needed that.” I let go of his hand and he stood up and resumed pushing me.
“Which one of you is the wife and which one is the husband?” Julie rolled her eyes and giggled at us.
“You’re just jealous cause your man needs me.” Brian said in an amazing like womanly voice.
“Ok, please don’t ever do that again. Marines should not ever be able to make that voice, mostly ones who look like runt Sasquatches.” I intoned.
Julie and Brian laughed and just like that, my shame and depression retreated to the back of my mind. We joked on the way to the cafeteria and met up with most of the team at the entrance. They saluted me as we came up. I saluted back and shooed them into the building. Amanda held the door for us and pointed to the briefcase she carried, mouthing ‘I’ve got news’. I nodded and gave her a thumbs up.
We sat around
I sat there, mulling over what I’d heard. “Is the Librarian on base?” I asked with a little malice in my voice.
“Arrived yesterday. He is scheduled to be interviewed by Vic today. Joseph will be moved here tomorrow for his turn with Vic. What are you thinking, Boss?” Brian eyed me.
“I think I want to have a chat with the Librarian, and I think I want my Sasquatch to be with me. I want some answers, then tomorrow, I want the same time with Joseph.” I breathed through my nose, trying to control the anger that was threatening to take me over. I had to stay in control, I had a job to do, and I couldn’t let my anger control me or I would make mistakes. But I would make sure that each of those men were paid back five-fold, for what I’d gone through.
Julie watched me, not sure what to think of my words and actions. She had never seen real anger from me. She tilted her head and sighed. “I have your back no matter what you do, baby. Just don’t let your emotions rule you.” Funny how she knew me so well, even after all the years that had passed.
“Alright, let’s get him dressed, and let’s go eat before we do anything else.” Brian offered.
They helped me get dressed, and I hissed and groaned every time I had to move my arms too high. Or twist or turn. Oh hell, I just groaned and hissed everything hurt. Brian brought me the chair and I looked at it with disdain. I tried to stand, and my legs quivered and shook, Brian offered his hand and I took it. I used his strength to get to my feet. Once there, I let go and shuffled the four feet to the chair. I eased myself down and felt a sense of accomplishment. Brian wheeled me back out of the room and down the hall. Julie caught up and walked by my side, holding my hand.
Whenever we went by someone, I would dip my head and try to hide my face. I didn’t want them to see the shame written on my face, to see the man who couldn’t protect himself.
The chair came to a stop and Brian came around and squatted down in front of me. “Quit that shit!” he said, clearly upset with me.
I raised my head. “Stop what, Brian?” I asked in my best twelve-year-old attitude.
“You know what, hold your head up in pride. You’ve seen more and been through more than anyone on this base. You would never look down on someone else that was in THIS chair. So quit feeling sorry and shameful for yourself. Be the Boss.” He reached down and covered my hand with his massive paw. “We have been through a lot together, and if I was in this chair, you would not let me fall into depression. You would find a way to get me moving. So let’s work this, and come out the other side stronger.”
Tears leaked from my eyes when I realized he was right. I covered his paw with my other hand and nodded my head ok. “Ok brother, consider me over it. Thank you, I needed that.” I let go of his hand and he stood up and resumed pushing me.
“Which one of you is the wife and which one is the husband?” Julie rolled her eyes and giggled at us.
“You’re just jealous cause your man needs me.” Brian said in an amazing like womanly voice.
“Ok, please don’t ever do that again. Marines should not ever be able to make that voice, mostly ones who look like runt Sasquatches.” I intoned.
Julie and Brian laughed and just like that, my shame and depression retreated to the back of my mind. We joked on the way to the cafeteria and met up with most of the team at the entrance. They saluted me as we came up. I saluted back and shooed them into the building. Amanda held the door for us and pointed to the briefcase she carried, mouthing ‘I’ve got news’. I nodded and gave her a thumbs up.
We sat around
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