Thanks for the reviews! You guys are right, I should've developed Kyle's character a little more...my bad! I think I may leave Kenny single so he can work on becoming a better man! I promise Teenage Girl will be updated soon! As usual, R&R! Enjoy!

Chapter 37

Kevin's POV

After an 18 month stint in the mental hospital, Kenny is finally being released today. I'm meeting with Dr. Gilbert so she can discuss how to care for Kenny once his discharged.

"He still needs to take his Trazodone twice a day." She tells me.

"I'll make sure he does that." I reply.

"Does he live alone? The last thing he needs is to be alone right now."

I shake my head. "No, he was evicted from his place not long after he came here. He'll be staying at my house."

"Good, good. If he relapses at all, don't hesitate to call me or bring him back here."

"I won't."

"I still would like for Kenny to meet with me at least once a month."

I nod. "I'll make sure he does."

We talk for a few more minutes before she has the orderly escorts me to Kenny's room. When I get there, he's putting a puzzle together.

"Hey bud, it's time to go." I tell him.

He looks up at me. "Go where?"

"Home." I smile. "You've been released!"

His eyes light up. "Really?"

"Yes really. Get your stuff together."

He frowns. "But where is home? You said I was evicted from my apartment."

I nod. "Yes, that's true. You're going to stay at my house for awhile."

He shakes his head. "I told you I don't want to do that."

"Where the hell else are you going to go?"

He shrugs. "I don't know, but I need my own place."

"Don't be stupid! You don't have anywhere else to go. Plus Dr. Gilbert doesn't recommend you living alone so you'll stay with us so I can keep an eye on you."

"Kevin, I'm not a child. I don't need a babysitter."

"I didn't say you were. Dr. Gilbert just wants you to be closely monitored in case you relapse."

"Oh my God. If that's how she feels, then why am I being released?"

"She doesn't think you're an immediate threat to yourself or anyone else. That doesn't mean that could change."

"Why can't I live alone and you call and check up on me?"

I shake my head. "You can't be left alone for an extended period of time so that won't work."

He rolls his eyes. "But-"

"I'm not going against doctor's orders!" I interrupt him. "Now get your shit packed so we can get out of here! You're wasting time right now!"

He glares at me for a moment. "Ok, ok."

Kenny's POV

The car ride home with Kevin is silent and awkward. I'm glad I'm finally leaving the mental hospital, but I'm disappointed that I'm going back to Kevin's house. I'm supposed to be growing and maturing, how can I do that living under my brother's roof and having him tell me what to do like I'm one of his kids?

Once we arrive at his house, I reluctantly get out of the car. I go to grab my suitcase, but Kevin stops me.

"I'll get it." He tells me.

I sigh. "Kevin, please let me do something for myself..."

"Don't worry, you will." He tells me as he grabs my suitcase.

I roll my eyes just before we walk in the house. Once inside, we're greeted by Missy, Kam, Kane, and Katie.

"Welcome home!" Missy greets me. "How does it feel to be out?"

I nod. "Good..."

"Hi Uncle Kenny!" Kam runs over to me and gives me a big bear hug. Kam has gotten a lot bigger (height and weight wise) since the last time I've seen him. Judging by how tight his hug is, I'll say he's gotten stronger too. He's practically crushing me.

"Kam! Be careful with your uncle!" Kevin tells him.

"Sorry Uncle Kenny." He releases his grip.

"It's ok." I look up at him, just amazed by his size. I barely come to his shoulders. "You've definitely gotten bigger..."

He smiles. "I'm 6'3 and still growing. The doctor thinks I may hit 7 feet!"

"Oh wow."

"Yeah, everyone thinks I should play basketball, but I love football!"

"Well if you love it, then you should stick with it."

"Thanks Uncle Kenny!" He playfully rubs my hair and laughs. "Remember when you use to do that to me when I was a little kid? It looks like the roles have reversed, huh little buddy?"

I chuckle. "Yeah, your dad did that to me until I was 25." I look at Kane and Katie. "Hi kids."

"Hi Uncle Kenny..." Kane says nervously before hiding behind Missy.

I crouch down to Katie's level. "Hi sweetheart."

"Hi..." She joins Kane in hiding behind Missy. "Can I go to my room now Mommy?"

She nods. "Go ahead."

"I want to go too!" Kane adds.

Missy looks at me. "Sorry about that. I'll take them upstairs." She does that.

I look at Kevin. "What was the about?"

I notice Kevin and Kam exchanging looks. "The kids fear you Kenny."

"Why?"

"They found out you were in the "crazy house" so they think you're crazy. They about what you did to Wendy."

"Why would you tell them about that?"

"He didn't Uncle Kenny. Kids talk…" Kam adds.

"So now they're afraid of me?" Kevin nods. "I don't want them to be afraid. I would never hurt them, you know that, right? I wouldn't hurt any of you." I can feel my anxiety taking over. I need to stay calm down.

"I know you wouldn't. Just give them some time, they'll come around." Kevin tells me.

I nod. "Maybe I should go visit Karen and Kyle. I haven't seen them in almost a year."

Kevin shakes his head. "I wouldn't do that either. Their kids are more afraid of you than mine are."

"Oh man…"

"Yeah and Aunt Karen is pregnant and cranky. She may bite your head off!" Kam tells me.

"Kam!" Kevin looks at him. "Go to your room!"

"What did I do?"

"Just go!" He leaves.

I raise my eyebrow at Kevin. "So Karen's pregnant again?"

He nods. "She's due any day now. That's why she and Kyle stopped visiting you. They didn't want you to know."

That doesn't make any sense. "I don't understand. Why didn't they want me to know?"

"They thought it might be a sensitive topic for you considering what happened to Angel."

"Wow…so instead of giving me the benefit of the doubt, you guys decided to hide it from me? Thanks for the vote of confidence."

"Kenny, it wasn't like that. We just wanted you to get better. We were afraid if we told you, it would bring up all the emotions about Angel and cause you to lose it."

I shake my head. "I'm hurt about being left in the dark. You know, just because I lost a child doesn't mean I'm going to lose my shit over hearing the word 'baby'. I'm happy for Karen."

He raises his eyebrow. "Really? You don't feel jealous? Or maybe even feel like they're rubbing it in your face?"

"No…" I can feel myself getting upset, but I'm not going to revert back to the old Kenny and cry about it. "Do you guys really think that low of me?"

"We just know how you are."

"No, that's how I was." I fold my arms. "Why can't you see that I'm trying to grow?"

"Because I don't believe it. I've heard this before and you really don't change. You like to play it off, but I know you want to burst out in tears right now. That's ok. Just let it out Kenny. If you keep your feelings bottled up, you may end up snapping again."

"Stop it Kevin." I turn my back to him. "You'll see that I'm growing, just watch."

"Did the orderly give you your medicine before you left?"

I turn back towards him. "So now you want to medicate me?"

"I was told you need to take your medicine twice a day. I think it might be time. You're getting really upset."

"If I'm getting upset, it's because you're upsetting me."

He grabs a pill bottle and gets a pill out and hands it to me. "Take it."

"I don't want to take it right now, it will make me sleepy."

"You need to rest anyway, you've had a long day. If you don't take it on your own, I'll make you take it. Is that what you want?"

I shake my head. "Please stop treating me like a child. I'm 35 years old."

"If you act like a child, I'll treat you like one."

I roll my eyes and take the pill. "Happy now?"

"Very." I pick up my coat and head towards the door. "Where are you going?"

"Kevin, please. I'm an adult, I don't need to tell you my every move."

"Yes you do! If something happens to you, it's my responsibility. Now tell me where you're going!"

I sigh. "I'm going to visit Abby."

"I'll drop you off."

"I can walk."

"Oh no, you just took your medicine. You said it makes you sleepy. That's dangerous for you to walk over there. I'll drop you off and either I can pick you up later or Abby can drop you off."

I sigh. "Fine. I don't want to argue with you." I can't believe the way Kevin is treating me. He's really talking to me like I'm one of his kids. This living arrangement isn't going to work for me. I need to hurry up and get on my feet and get back in my own place. Living with Kevin is sure enough going to send me back to the "crazy house".

Preview:

Kenny has an emotional chat with Abby.

Kenny finally pays a visit to Angel's grave.

A/N: In your reviews, feel free to leave some more suggestions on what you would like to see happen next. I think there may only be about 2-3 chapters left. We'll see. Also I may or may no update tomorrow. So if I don't, I hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving!