(A/N): This is an all dialogue fic. Thought it up at 4 am. Don't blame me, blame my insomnia.
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BROTHERLY LOVE
"Let's talk about your... sexuality, Murdock."
"Now why do we need to talk about that?"
"Well, often if you're frustrated sexually, you tend to get more psychological problems long term. I talk about this with all my patients."
"Well I don't wanna."
"Murdock, we're both adults here. Surely you're not embarrassed are you?"
"Me? I ain't embarrassed about anything."
"Then why do you refuse to discuss something as trivial as this with your psychiatrist?"
"Well... it's just something I've never really liked talking about."
"Like the death of your mother."
"...can I go now?"
"No. Murdock, let me ask you a question. Have you ever been involved with a man... sexually?"
"No,"
"Have you ever kissed another man?"
"No,"
"Have you ever been in love with another man?"
"..."
"Murdock?"
"Maybe,"
"What was his name?"
"Templeton."
"I see. And do you think he felt the same way about you?"
"No."
"How did that make you feel?"
"Bad."
"Murdock. Murdock?"
"Hmm?"
"Do you need a tissue?"
"Thanks,"
"How close were you and Templeton."
"Like brothers,"
"And did you ever tell him about your feelings towards him?"
"No. I was too scared."
"Why were you scared?"
"In case he rejected me. In case he hated me because of it."
"I can understand that. But surely if he was your best friend, someone who was like a brother to you, he would except you for who you are."
"He was a lady's man. He always had a different girl on his arm every week. He would be disgusted by me if I admitted I liked him in that way."
"Interesting. Did you ever tell anyone else about your feelings?"
"No, I've never told anyone else."
"How do you feel about Templeton now?"
"I still love him. He's my brother."
"You love him as your brother, yes?"
"Yes."
"Do you feel better now that we talked about this, Murdock?"
"Well... I don't feel as stressed as I was before."
"You see. Talking about relationships is a good thing. It expands and broadens the mind."
"Yeah. Yeah, it does. Thanks, Doctor Richter."
"Any time Murdock. Good bye."
"Bye."
"Face?"
"Oh, hey, Murdock. We weren't gonna spring you till another 2 hours yet. Everything okay?"
"Yeah, everything's fine. I just wanted to tell you something."
"What is it, buddy?"
"I love you, man. You're like a brother to me."
"..."
"Face? You there?"
"Yeah, I'm here, Murdock. And I love you, too, pal. I'll see you soon, okay?"
"All right,"
"Bye,"
"Bye."
Murdock smiled as he put the receiver down gently. And suddenly, he didn't feel so afraid anymore.
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