Well as you can see I decided to make a sequel. I really hope you guys will like it. I have a lot of ideas that I want to use so just when you think the story is going one way chances are it can take a sharp turn and go the other way. So don't stop reading if you think I'm changing things. It isn't always what it seems.
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Febuary 20th. First report.
Linda was admitted at 1:16am On February 2nd by Mr. Bruce Wayne. Patient is to stay under our care until further notice. After psych evaluation and other tests were done on the patient, we have conluded she suffers from Stockholm syndrome, Delusions, mental illness, Depression, and multiple personality disorder. Patient refuses to answer any questions about her personal life. Patient is often caught talking and/or yelling to herself.
Febuary 28th. Second report.
Linda was seen today for the first time by Dr. Richardson. He will be her therapist for her stay here. She continues to ignore questions about her involvement with 'The Joker'. Patient sits in her chair laughing everytime he is mentioned. Whenever her alternate personlaity 'Venom' comes out, she has to be restrained. Constantly yells to be released so she can be reunited with the clown prince of crime. Patient remains to keep personal life private with the exception of 'Venoms' sudden outbursts.
March 20th. Third report.
Linda was put on suicide watch for threathening to harm both herself and her unborn child.
March 28th. Forth report.
Linda remains on Suicide watch for being a threat to herself.
April 20th. Fifth report.
Linda has been opening up to Dr. Richardson. Confessed her relationship with 'Jack' was wrong and believes she was insane to be in love with such a monster. Patient became very emotional and upset.
April 28th. Sixth report.
Linda told Dr. Richardson she is scared for her child. Patient has a strong feeling that the child will turn out to be 'The Jokers' and she does not want me near her child. Patient already made plans to give child to Mr. Bruce Wayne as soon as it is born. He will care for the child until patient is released.
May 20th. Seveneth report.
Linda told Dr. Richardson stories about how 'The Joker' treated her while she was his hostage. Claims she does not know why or how she fell for him. Feels embrassed that people have to know about her relationship with him. Extremly regrets their get together.
May 28th. Eighth report.
Linda has not been talking much. Refuses to answer questions during sessions. Patient had to be restrained three times this week due to 'Venom' reappearing. Patient barely eats and often throws food at her door.
June 20th. Ninth report.
Linda cried in her last session with Mr. Richardson. Says she can no longer control her alter ego. Patient does not realize she could not control it before either. Another patient was found gutted in the ladies room. We later found out it was 'Venoms' doing. Patient will be kept in a stright jacket until something can be done to get rid of 'Venom'.
June 28th. Tenth report.
Linda has refused to see Dr. Richardson. Expressed feeling overwelmed. Patient would like some alone time so she can try to get in the right state of mind. She was reminded where she was and that we were here to help her. Patient politely asked us to leave.
July 20th.
Linda was put on bed rest. She is due very soon.
July 28th.
Linda is having her sessions with Dr. Richardson in her room. Patient has not been feeling well. Has not talked about 'The Joker' in her last few sessions.
August 20th.
Patient gave birth to a healthy baby boy on July 30th. It is clear who the father is. No bloodtest was needed or even requested. Child was given to Bruce Wayne.
August 28th.
Linda has not requested to see her child yet. was granted vistation rights last month but has yet to ask to see Bruce or her son.
September 20th.
No further monthly reports will be written up about patient. Reports will only be written up when needed.
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Dear Journal. September. 20th
I really don't know what to write but they want me to keep a diary of some sort so I guess I should write about my feelings. I named my son Gabrial. He lives with his Bruce for now until I get better, thats if I ever get better. I have so many problems and now that I'm no longer pregnant they have me on six different kinds of pills. If It wasn't for Gabrial and wanting to stay alive for him, I would had offed myself a long time ago.
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Dear Journal. September. 23rd
I'm really hating this place and keeping a fucking diary is just pissing me off.
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September 24th.
Patient tried to kill Dr. Richardson. Patient choked him with his own tie. He was able to reach his emergency security button. She was restrained and taken back to her room in a straight jacket.
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Dear Journal. September. 30th
I'm reacting horrible to all these pills. I doubt that they are helping at all.
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Two years after she was admited.
Linda was set to be released in a couple of months. She felt good. She felt like she really had changed. She wanted to be there for her son. Bruce was doing a great job with him. Everytime he bought him in he was dressed like a little man. Little sweater vests and dress shirts. It was just so cute. Bruce had helped her so much. She had grown closer to him and he asked her to marry him. Although she hadn't given him an answer yet she knows she wanted to say yes. The only thing she was against was returning to Gotham. She was scared she would return to her old not to mention bump into her old boh who was no longer in arkham. Surprise surprise. No, returning to Gotham would surly be a mistake. She needed to talk to him and express her concerns.
She was sitting at a table in the visitors lounge waiting for Bruce. A few minutes later he walked in with Gabrial in his arms. "Sorry I'm late." He kissed her forehead and passed her the kid.
"It's okay." She bounced Gabrial on her knee. "How's my little boy?" She looked into his dark brown eyes. She didn't need a blood test to tell her who the father was. It was obvious. She looked over at Bruce. "So how are things with you?"
"Not too bad. Things at home are good. Gabrial and I stay home watching movies almost all day."
"Who watches him while Batmans out fighting?"
"Alfred. But Batman doesn't go out as much as he used to."
"I heard he escaped again. I told you they couldn't keep him."
Bruce lowered his head. He was hoping she hadn't heard. "I know but don't worry."
"How could I not? Bruce I can't go back with him out there running around. I know he thinks I'm dead but that doesn't make me feel safer in the slightest bit."
"Batman will catch him."
"And then what? Put him in another hospital just to have him escape again in a few months? It doesn't matter he'll always be free." She held onto her son.
"Linda I understand that you're scared. You have ever reason to be. You just have to trust me. I'll keep you safe."
"Thats not good enough Bruce. He'll find out I'm still alive and he'll come after me to make you I die for real." She took a deep breath and passed her son back to Bruce. "We need to talk." She crossed her arms and leaned back into her chair. "I don't want to go back to Gotham. I wouldn't be smart if I went back."
"What do you want? Do you want to move somewhere by yourself or with me? You never answered me when I asked you to marry me. What do you want?" His eyes fixed on her. He wouldn't look away.
"I do want to marry you. I didn't want to give you an answer until I was released. I want us to have a normal life. No Batman, just us. So please don't make me go back there."
He looked at her like she was crazy and at that moment she felt alone. "No Batman? Linda I don't know if I can leave that behind. Gotham needs me. Who will protect all the innocent people from guys like him?"
"You have to make a choice and whatever you decide I would understand. I don't wanna be the one to make you do that but I can't go back there I just can't."
"Linda you've gotten the help you need. You know right from wrong. I highly doubt you'll go back to being Venom. What's really bothering you?"
"I'm scared he'll find me again. I know he'll want me dead just for pretending to be dead that's the way his sick mind works. I just don't want to see him." Thinking about the Joker made her queasy. She had a mixture of butterflies and nausea.
"Are you scared you'll fall back in love with him?" He gave her a look of disgust. When he didn't answer him right away he rolled his eyes. "You've gotta be kidding me. How can you still have feelings for him after everything he put you through?"
"Don't get like that. I don't have feelings for him. Honestly I don't know how I feel about anything. It's just I couldn't trust myself with him. I don't know if it would happen again. I wouldn't willingly fall for him again."
"Then what then? Unless I agree to move you won't stay with me? I can only be with you if I decide to leave it all behind?"
"I think we should talk about this later." She stood up, Kissed Gabrial on the forehead, ruffled his hair and left. He didn't try to stop her. She knew if she was ever to see Jack again it would bring up those old feelings and she just didn't want to lose herself again. She looked up at the clock it was almost time for the daily group meeting. She rushed over to her counselors office. There were already a few patients waiting. She sat down next to Maggie. "Hey".
"What's up girl? How you doing?" Maggie spoke in a deep Brooklyn accent. Maggie was the only friend Linda had made. Everyone else seemed to annoy her. "Did you see your kid?"
"Yeah I saw him." Linda smiled. That was the only thing she looked forward to. "I can't wait to get out of here so I can see him everyday."
"Girl I know the feeling. I miss my two little girls so much. I'd do anything to see em right now."
"Why don't they visit you?"
"They're with their grandmother. She doesn't believe I'll get better. She doesn't want to put them through that."
"Oh sorry to hear that."
"Yeah thanks."
The counselor walked in and everyone stopped talking. "Hello everyone." He looked around before sitting down. "Let's start shall we?" He pointed to one of the patients and they started talking about their day and their worries. Linda hated talking about what she did through out her day. She was never a public speaker. However it had helped her get through a lot of stuff. A few other people talked before it was her turn. "Now Linda, how about you? how was your day?"
She took in a deep breath and tried to get it over with quickly. "My day was fine. I saw my son and his father."
The counselor made a face. "Is that all you did today?"
"Um." She took a minute to think about it. "Yeah that is basically all I did. I mean I woke up and had breakfast then went to see my son."
"Okay. How about your feelings? How have you been feeling about your up coming departure?"
"Oh well I haven't really been thinking about it all that much. I know I'm leaving and that's great but I don't really think I'm ready."
"How have you been dealing with that? Both I and Mr. Richardson would be willing to help you until you felt you were ready."
"I know it's just weird I guess. When I need something I'll be sure to go to one of you for help."
"Okay." He went on to the next person. The meeting ended early for that day. "Tomorrow we will have a new patient."
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Well there you have it. The first chapter. Who will the new patient be? Who is Gabrial's father? And what is really going on with Linda? Keep reading and find out what happens.