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What's happening? It is time for the next chapter of "End the Nightmare." So now, all you readers won't have a reason to bash me in the head in with a fucking stiltson wrench. So without further ado, here is part two of "End the Nightmare."
But not without another exciting installment of…Interesting Note (just for fun)
Interesting Note (just for fun) – When a centipede kicks another centipede in the shin, does he kick one leg at a time or does he stand on fifty and kick with fifty?
END THE NIGHTMARE
Part 2
Oscar Ocampo sat in his office at the Pentagon.
It was a slow day for him, until his sister called him saying that she needed his help more than two hours ago. He told her to come over to talk about it.
A knock at the door got his attention.
"Come in."
The door opened to reveal a young lieutenant, who saluted him, which was returned by Oz.
"At ease. What is it, Lieutenant?"
"Colonel, a Miss Ocampo is here to see you sir," the lieutenant addressed.
"Of course. Thank you Lieutenant. Send her in."
The other man saluted and left the room as Oz moved away some papers on his desk. A few seconds later, Rain showed up at his door and politely knocked, getting her brother's attention.
"Rain, please come in."
"Thanks for seeing me, Oz," Rain did so and sat down across from her brother's desk. "I really appreciate it."
"No problem, sis."
Rain asked, "I'm not coming in at a bad time, am I?"
"No, not at all." He shook his head. "Nothing of any importance, at least."
"Glad to hear that."
"So what's up?" he asked his sister.
"It's Alice," she said.
"What about her?" he asked.
"Well, for some time now, she has been experiencing these terrible fucking nightmares. They have really taken their toll on her."
"Everyone has nightmares, Rain," Oz said simply.
"Not like this," the younger sibling pointed out. "I mean, it starts out simple enough. But then it she usually starts thrashing around and whimpering, only to bolt up covered in sweat. And when she wakes up, she's breathing so fast, it's almost like her heart is going to explode."
"That's unusual," Rain's brother said in response. "Do you think it might be psychological? Maybe some terrible trauma trying to break out?"
"I wouldn't know," Rain said. "I'm not a psychologist. But it's been like this ever since Raccoon City. Maybe it has something to do with that."
Oz sighed as he said, "I'm not surprised. Having to experience something like that could really affect someone's way of thinking."
"Tell me about it," Rain said as she slumped down in the chair. "But I'm at a loss as what to do."
"You really love her, don't you?"
"Yeah, I do," she admitted.
Oz listened to his sister spill her soul, amazed to see and hear the change in her. Rain was still the same smartass he grew up with, but in a good way.
"You said that you needed my help earlier," Oz said regaining his thoughts. "So how do you want me to help you with this? I'm not exactly a psychologist either."
"To be honest, I just wanted someone to talk to about this," the young woman said. "Other than Alice, of course."
"Wait," Oz said as a thought came to him. "I got an idea."
Rain curiously asked, "What is it?"
"Well, we need someone who can understand the human mind," the older sibling said. "I may not be able to help you, but I know someone who just might."
"Yeah?" she asked.
"Marcus Kale," he began.
"Who the fuck is that?" Rain said with a raised eyebrow.
"He was my best friend and roommate back in college, but now he works for a pharmaceutical and drug company," Oz said. "He and I still get together to talk from time to time. Last I heard, he was working on this brand new wonder drug."
"And this helps us how?" Rain asked.
"I'm getting to that," he intervened. "Apparently from he told me about it, it suppose to heal people who are suffering from some psychological trauma, like people experiencing nightmares."
"Really? Anything else?"
"No, that's it," he admitted. "But it's a start that for sure."
"Well, it's good enough for me."
"Very well then," Oz replied. "I'll give him a call later and tell him about it."
"That's good," she said feeling a lot better. "In that case, I guess I'll be going and let you get back to doing whatever it is you do here."
"Thanks for coming by," Oz said. "It's always nice to receive visitors."
"I'll bet." Rain got up from her seat and went to the door. "See ya later, bro. Thanks for the talk. It really helped."
"Later sis," he said back. "Anytime."
And with that, Rain left.
Three hours later back at the apartment, Alice was up and about in a white t-shirt and blue jeans, watching television in their living room.
It was at this time that Rain came in the door. "Honey, I'm home."
Alice giggled at what her girlfriend said as she got up to greet her girlfriend with a hug. "So nice for you to be home, dear."
Rain laughed. "Now that we got that out of our systems, how was your day?
"It was good. I feel of a hell a lot better than I did this morning."
The two made their way to the couch and sat down next to each other.
"That's good to hear," Rain grinned. "I figured a nice day off was just what Dr. Ocampo ordered."
"Well thank you Dr. Ocampo. Your number one patient really needed it."
The two women met in another hug and kiss before breaking apart.
"How does dinner and a movie sound to you?" Alice suggested. "I'm not really in the mood to cook personally. What about you?"
"It sounds pretty good," Rain agreed. "After all, tomorrow is Saturday so we don't really have to worry about work."
"In that case, I am going to go up stairs and take a shower. I want to be nice and clean for our night out on the town." Alice gave Rain a quick kiss on the cheek and got off from the couch. "You do know that you're welcome to join me."
Rain smiled. "I know."
Alice smiled and made her way upstairs.
The other woman counted to ten before finally following Alice upstairs to shower.
After about 10 minutes, the two got out, dried themselves off, got dressed, and left their apartment in Rain's car.
"I guess it's safe to say that I had fun tonight." Alice was a little tipsy as she entered the apartment later that night, only to fall forward on the couch.
"You and me both, baby." Rain was not as tipsy. "Are you drunk?"
Alice made a gesture with her fingers. "Just a little bit."
"Let's get you to bed."
Alice stepped out of the bathroom, after brushing her teeth and washing her face. "You're turn now."
"Thanks. I'll be out in a minute or two."
Alice took this time to get ready for bed, which usually meant getting completely undressed and getting under the covers. She sat up in bed with the covers pulled up to her chest, waiting for her lover.
Rain came out of the bathroom a couple minutes later. "Looks like you're still up."
Alice admitted, "I was waiting for you."
"How thoughtful." Rain stripped off her clothes, only leaving a black sports bra and black boxers, and got under the covers, where she removed her clothes.
Alice pouted. "Spoilsport."
"I know," Rain smirked. "I can be so evil from time to time."
Alice smiled. "True, but I still love you."
"Ditto." Rain said as the two kissed again and relaxed in the bed. "Good night, Alice."
"Good night, Rain," Alice said back.
Rain gathered Alice in an embrace as they both fell asleep.
TO BE CONTINUED
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