It had been close to two months since the ghostbusters dealt with the traumatic experience of getting kidnapped, tortured, and spending nearly a week at Bellevue hospital, where they were treated for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result from the events.
It had not been an easy road for their recovery, but the team was getting there at getting better.
They still however one hurdle neither of them were able to overcome.
Since the bust at the abandon hospital, the proton packs, traps, or any of the equipment, including the PKE meters have not been touched.
Also, with the exception of on the day the ghostbusters returned home, the containment unit had not been looked over either.
Plus the fact that they still jumped a bit anytime the phone at the firehouse rang.
"Now then, how has everyone been feeling?" asked Doctor Megan Trevor, the therapist who had been treating the ghostbusters, since their stay at Bellevue Hospital when they were patients and continued seeing them after they were released for their out patient therapy sessions as individuals and group, which was what the team was doing on this day.
"Well, I was feeling a overwhelmed on Sunday, but after shooting some baskets at the YMCA with my niece and nephew, I felt more relax," Winton replied.
"That's very good Winston, physical activity is perfect to reduce stress" said the doctor.
"The kids were getting into fights over the weekend, but instead of yelling, the four of us all did breathing exercises and that helped calm everyone down," said Peter.
"I'm glad you're sharing the breathing tips with your children Peter," said Dr. Trevor.
"I was feeling rather depressed the other day, but then my daughter ask me to color with her which what we did.
Besides spending the day coloring, we played with her blocks then I read to her and it may me forget my problems," answered Egon.
"Great job Egon, on finding positive ways to prevent feeling upset and depressed," said Dr. Trevor.
"Jenny got me into going to the park with her and Andrew yesterday, even though I didn't feel like it.
But after pushing him on the swing, playing in the sand, and seeing the animals at the zoo, I'm glad I went," spoke Ray.
"Wonderful Ray, having support and love of family helps in your situation, said Doctor Trevor, All of you really have made a lot of progress from you first sessions and I couldn't be more proud of you."
"Though, I'm still not able to get touch my proton pack," said Winston.
"Same with me," Peter added.
"I to am having the issue," said Egon.
"That goes for me as well," spoke Ray.
"Gentlemen, I believe you have told me that your kidnapping was what you thought to be call for a job," said Dr. Trevor.
"Yes, in fact I still having nightmares thinking about it.
Not so about much the kidnapping and tortures but now I have nightmares about ghostbusting.
The nightmares are of the jobs we had won, only we got defeated," said Winston.
"Same here," Peter added.
"The other day, I went over to the firehouse to look over the packs to see how they were doing, and I couldn't touch them.
My hands started shaking," said Ray.
"I myself haven't been able to touch and of the equipment as well, nor am I able to go down to the basement.
I tried yesterday to give my wife a hand with the laundry and used the 1-10 panic level, it's still at 10," said Egon.
All four ghostbusters then looked down at the floor rather than at the doctor.
They hung their heads in shame and embarrassment.
After taking a few deep breaths, the team lifted their heads up and apologized to the doctor.
"It's nothing to be sorry for gentlemen, you all went through a real traumatic experience.
As I have mentioned, all four of you have made great progress.
At your first session, you each said maybe one or two words at most.
Plus there were the panic attacks and crying fits during sessions.
Considering that all this happened to you nearly two moths ago.
As for you feelings with your career, give it some time."
When the session ended, the ghostbusters thanked Dr. Trevor and left the hospital.
"I think Doctor Trevor is right," said Ray.
"About what?" asked Peter.
"About us having to give returning to ghostbusting more time."
"I'm seeing this as mixed feelings, said Winston, as he got into the front seat of Ecto-1, On one hand, we did go through something traumatic and it does take time to heal.
On the other hand however, you think by now after all the craziness we've encountered we be use to it."
"Ture, I mean, look how long it took us to drive in Ecto-1.
I think this is the first time we've been inside of it since the kidnapping," Ray pointed out.
"Gentlemen I would like to point out on item," said Egon.
"What is it Spengler?" asked Peter.
"Even before we knew Peck and Haydremyer were behind the call, didn't any of you feel uncomfortable as we inspected the hospital?"
"You know, come to think of it you're right Egon.
I felt very unease being at that place," said Winston, as he drove the car back to the firehouse.
"I thought I was going to throw up a few times," Peter added.
"I didn't want to say anything, but being that hospital shook me to the core.
I was actually hoping we didn't have to use the equipment," said Ray.
"I'm not sure if it was my concussion or not, but I was having trouble using my pack," said Winston.
"You weren't the only one," Peter added.
"I didn't want to bring this up, but it seems the last few times we went for calls, I worry about coming home safe to Jenny and Andrew," said Ray.
"I feel that same way about leaving Jeanie and Lila.
As I mentioned it is an almost selfish job, but it has been taking a toll on our personal lives," Egon pointed out.
"Not to mention our safety and well being.
Every time I go to a job, I pray we make it back in one piece," said Winston.
"Guys, are you all thinking what I'm thing?" Peter asked.
The other three ghostbusters nodded.
