You people are awesome! I would hug each and every one of you guys if I could jump out this word document, through your monitor, hug you, come back in, and magically sit back down in my desk chair!

So since you guys gave me more than 100 FREACKING REVIEWS, you'll be getting a bunch of gifts. Like first, this one...

*throws Iggy-made bacon!* there you go!

And for chapter 10, you guys will get 10 pages filed with fluffy FAX, and Fang's past! Warning, it's going to MAYBE seem a bit out of character, but for the sake of the plot and probably a future story following this one, just flow with it! So here are the last 2 FINAL therapy sessions and after this one, we'll go back to normal chapter. So enjoy… (And can we get the same amount of reviews for this chapter?)

(Bold= Max.Italics=Dr. Ross. Underlined=Fang)

14th Therapy Session

Dr. Ross

Hello Max, Fang.

Hi.

I can't believe you got Fang here even thought I didn't want you to!

Well, I was serious when I mentioned it.

Ughhh!

If you don't want me here Max, that's cool.

No it's not that, she's going to be asking private questions! I hate it!

Shall we begin then?

Whatever.

Fang, before I ask anything, keep in mind that this is 100% confidential. I'm not going to go off gossiping about what's said here to anyone.

… (A/N: that means someone's quite/no response)

I see you're not much of a talker.

Can we just get started?

Alright. Fang, how long have you known about Max and what was going on at home?

Practically the day I moved in.

When was that?

I don't know.

Okay, so can you tell me how you found out?

I saw her cuts.

Did she show them to you?

Of course I didn't!

I saw them unintentionally.

Alright, let's skip forward a bit shall we? How did you guys exactly become a couple?

…

C'mon, you guys can trust me!

Fine, we kissed behind the school! Happy?

That doesn't tell me anything.

I went after her when she stormed out randomly during class.

And…?

He found me behind the school, we got caught up in the moment and then it just happened! Okay, can we move on?

Why the attitude Max?

What attitude?

That attitude!

Max, calm down.

Fine!

This isn't going the way I wanted it to. Alright, I'll stop these questions. How do you feel with Max, Fang?

Good.

Please, I'm begging both you, help me here! I need you to speak, open up. Please!

I want to protect her. I don't want to see her get hurt, not anymore.

That's good. So how will you do that?

I called the ambulance didn't I?

Good point. But in future references I mean.

I'll always be there. I'll beat up any jackass that's going to hurt her. But aside from being her boyfriend, I'll also be her best friend.

I don't see a lot of that in today's youth. I'm glad you feel that way. Now I kinda want you guys to talk amongst yourselves.

About what?

About the situation you're in Max. I believe this has affected Fang as well.

You make it sound like we're married.

Well, I'm sorry. I don't mean to make it seem like that but just bear with me.

Fine, who starts?

Anyone, this is your conversation now. I'm not in the room!

But you're obviously here!

Max, really?

Sorry.

Shush, just talk!

Hey.

'Sup.

Now you know I'm not exaggerating about Ross?

Hey!

Shush, you're not in the room.

Max, I want you guys to talk about what's happening!

What? You're here; you're part of the "situation". You're affecting Fang too!

Max, c'mon! You know what I meant!

Well, I did what-

Sorry to interrupt Max, but why don't I just start?

Go ahead.

Alright.

I want you to get better. I hate seeing those scars all over your arms and wrists. I want you to get out of here soon so I can take you out on dates. I don't like seeing you here, on medication, because I think you don't need them! But most of all, I want you to get better for yourself! This will benefit you, and all I want is for you to be happy again.

…

So will you do yourself a favor, ignore the rest of us, and get better. I hated seeing you on your bathroom floor, surrounded in your own blood, nearly lifeless. I don't want to lose you Max, ever. I'm begging you, to help yourself.

I promised you I would.

But those cuts on your arm are saying so otherwise.

It's hard!

But you're Maximum Ride! You can beat anything.

It's practically my addiction! This is the only thing I've known for six years! Six-freaking-years!

Listen to me, I wouldn't have just have gave that whole speech to you if I didn't believe that you could overcome this.

Yeah, you should talk more often Fang.

If that's what it takes for you to get better, I'll talk to you all day!

This time, I swear to you, I will stop this.

Good, because I got a car for Christmas and I want to be able to take you around in it. I mean it Max, no more.

Thanks Fang, you have no idea. I haven't had someone show me they love me this much in years! It's a foreign feeling but I swear; I'll stop cutting.

I know I'm not supposed to be in the room, but I see that look in your eyes. Go ahead and hug! Heck, I'm going to step out of the room for 5 minutes to give you guys sometime to say goodbye. I believe Fang has to leave for school again.

Hey Ross…

Yes, Max?

You're not so bad.

Thanks Max.

18th Therapy Session

Dr. Ross

So max, how does it feel to know you're leaving tomorrow?

AWESOME!

Very excited are we?

Very.

So how do you feel being about going back out into the world? Nervous, ready, excited, determined?

Excited, relieved, and a bit nervous. I don't want to go back to cutting.

I expect you don't. I have high standards for you Max. I have faith in you.

Thanks Ross.

So, excited for that date with Fang?

Ross!

I'm just asking.

Ughh! And yes I'm very much excited.

I thought so. I trust in Fang as well, although I only met him once.

Well, your trust is not in vain. He's a real awesome guy.

For your sake, he better be.

Thanks for pushing me. To stop cutting I mean. I guess here's your little doll back, although he's sort of ruined.

Ruined? He's beyond repair! But that's alright, it's yours.

Really?

Yes, it seemed this little guy helped you, and I hope it'll do the same outside.

Thank you, for everything.

You're welcome. I enjoyed working with you, even with your sarcasm.

Hey, that's my best attractive quality.

Sure, keep telling yourself that Max.

Oh but you can use it? No fair.

I'm kidding. Just keep in mind that not everyone has my patience to deal with it.

Will do.

Well, here's my personal phone number, for anytime you feel like talking or in need of a therapist.

Why?

I still want to be of some support now that you're out of here.

Thanks again.

I think you must be going back, it's almost lunch time and you need to start packing some of your things.

But it's only been 15 minutes.

Yes, today is your last therapy session since you'll be leaving at 12:00pm tomorrow. The last sessions are always 15 minutes.

Alright, take care Ross.

Kudos to you Max. I want to hear that you're doing well. And don't take it the wrong way but, I don't want to see you back here.

I know what you mean. I'll do well. I have a lot of support.

Good. Goodbye Max.

Goodbye Ross.

So did you guys like it? She's out of the hospital now! Let's cheer for Max! *15 second party*

Chapter 10 is the chapter to look forward to so hold on to that! AND (again) can we get the same amount of reviews for this chapter?

BTW- I'm not sure, but I'm pretty sure someone reviewed several times anonymously. If that's the case, then you're an awesome person! As a reward, you get one of Fang's shirts. *tosses*

So that's it and review! Next chapter is going to be back to normal chapters, just letting you know. Dark Angel