Once Coltan was home from school he seemed more like himself.
Jessica sat with Danny and watched him as they discussed what they were going to do.

"I'm going to look up some of these therapists and see which one sounds the best.  I'd like to get him in as soon as possible."

"Definitely."

Jessica types on the computer and Coltan runs over.
"Mommy, what are you doing?"

"I'm searching for places that Daddy and I can take you to talk about what you're feeling."

"Do I have to go in by myself?"

"I don't know, baby."

"I don't like to be alone."

"I know you don't.  But even if you have to go in by yourself, daddy and I will be right in the lobby.  That's not far away at all."

"Promise?"

"I promise!" Jessica smiles.

"Good!  Jessie?"

"Mhm?"

"Can I have a sandwich?  I didn't eat."

"Why didn't you eat your lunch at school?"

"Because my tummy felt funny and then I threw up!"

"Oh poor baby!  Well I'll make you a sandwich, let me just call this place really quick!"

"Okay!  I love you!" He hugs Jessica's legs.

"I love you too, baby!" She rubs his back before he takes off to play with his siblings.

Danny looks at Jessica and she sighs.

"I don't think school is right for him right now." She says.

"Let's just see what this therapist says."

***

They were luckily able to get Coltan in on Thursday to see the therapist.
Dorothy watched the twins and Arabella while Danny and Jessica took Coltan.

Coltan held Jessica's hand walking into the office as Danny wheeled himself in his wheelchair.
Jessica signed him in and they went and sat on a couch in the waiting room area.

Coltan kicked his little legs on the couch and fiddled with his hands.  He was obviously a little nervous.
Jessica patted his thigh then wrapped her arm around him.

"After this we can pick up your brothers and sister and go play at McDonald's, how does that sound?"

"That sounds fun!"

"Good!"

Not too long after, the therapist comes out and greets Coltan.

"Hello Coltan!  My name is Dr. Coleman!" She smiles.

Coltan becomes shy and lays his head on Jessica's side.
"It's okay, Cole.  Say hello!"

"Hello.." He says in a very low voice.

"It's very nice to meet you!  Is this your mommy and daddy?"

Coltan nods his head.

"I'm Daniel and this is my wife Jessica."

"A pleasure to meet you both!  Now Coltan, why don't you and I go back and talk?  We can even play games and color!"

"You have games?"

"Of course I do!"

"Okay.. but just for a little while."

Jessica giggles and helps him down from the chair.

"You won't leave?" He looks at Danny and Jessica with big innocent eyes.

"No, we're not gonna leave, buddy." Danny smiles and messes with his hair.

"Don't touch it!  Jessie fixed it already!" He says trying to brush out his hair with his hands.

"Oh I'm sorry!" Danny says as Dr. Coleman and Jessica chuckle.

"Go in there buddy.  Daddy and I will be right in these spots waiting for you."

Coltan looks down and Jessica says, "Remember what I said we could do afterwards." She smiles softly.

"What are you gonna get to do after, Coltan?" The therapist asks.

"I get to pick up my brothers and sister and go to McDonald's and play on the slides!"

"Oh wow!  That sounds like so much fun!"

**

Coltan's POV.

"So Coltan, tell me about yourself."

"I'm Coltan and I'm four."

"Awesome!  Tell me about your family."

"My daddy got shot by the bad man and my real mommy died in the car."

"Oh!" Dr. Coleman wasn't expecting for him to just blurt things out the way he did.

"Jessie is my mommy now, but I wasn't in her tummy.  But mommy says she still loves me and that she's my mommy.
I have three brothers and two sisters.  Wanna know there names?"

"Of course!  What are they?"

"My biggest sister's name is Sofia.  My oldest brother is Jackson, my other sister's name is Bella and my brothers are called Joe and Josh.  They're twins."

"Wow!  That's a lot of kids!"

"Yep.  My mommy Jessie had em.  ALL of them!"

"Well good job, mommy Jessie!" She says making Coltan laugh.

**

After their session was over, Dr. Coleman called Jessica and Danny to the back.

"Coltan, you go ahead and play with the toys while I speak with your mommy and daddy."

"Yay!" Coltan runs to the toys.

"Mr. and Mrs. Huston, after speaking with Coltan it is very clear he has major anxiety from all that has gone on.  From his mother being killed to his father being shot.  It's a lot for anyone and especially for a little four year old."

"Poor baby.." Jessica said quietly.

"One thing he's absolutely terrified of is that something will happen to you, Mrs. Huston."

"Really?"

"Yes.  He loved his mother and she passed away.  He loves his father and he gets badly injured.  He thinks that when he's at school or with someone that isn't his parents, something terrible will happen to someone he loves."

"How can we help him?"

"Just talking to him and listening to him will be a big help.  I'd like to see him twice a week to start."

"What about school?  All he does is make himself sick when he's there."

"That's up to you really.  I have had people hold off a year, and it's worked out great."

"That's what we were discussing."

"We just don't want to send him and he's having these anxiety attacks.  I'm guessing that's what they are." Danny says.

"That is exactly what they are!  Anxiety is a very difficult thing to live with and often takes a while to really understand and maintain.  However, Coltan is young and it could very well just be a faze."

"Okay.  Well thank you very much for everything.  We'll see you next week." Jessica smiles.

"Cole honey, are you ready to go get your brothers and sister?"

"YEAH!  I'M GOING TO MCDONALD'S!" Coltan jumps up and down and runs to his parents.

Jessica laughs and takes his hand.
"Say goodbye to Dr. Coleman and tell her you'll see her next week."

"Bye bye!  I see you later alligator!"

"After while crocodile!"

"Haha!  Silly Doctor!" He says making them all laugh.

**

Jessica drove to her parents house and left Danny and Coltan in the car.

"Where did you go today?" Dorothy asks.

"Danny and I took Cole to see a therapist."

"I cannot believe you, Jessica Lange."

"Mom, don't start this."

"You look absolutely exhausted!  And for what?  Because you're taking care of your deadbeat husband and his little bastard of a son!"

"Don't you dare speak about them that way!  Danny is my husband and Coltan is my son!"

"No he's not, my dear!  Do I need to remind you that Daniel conceived that demon child while you were pregnant with a baby that you ended up delivering early because of his sorry ass!"

"Mom, I don't remember asking you for your opinion.  If that's how you feel then you don't have to be around any of us anymore!  Coltan and Danny are our family, and I won't stand around listening to someone speak that way about them.  No matter who you are!" Jessica says before she walks out and slams the door behind her.

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