Afterwards chapter 4

Tests

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Soda's POV

I walked into the kitchen to join my brothers for dinner. I had a feeling things where going to be a little awkward during dinner. " Hey Pony you have a appointment tommorrow." Darry said to my little brother. "Huh? Where?" Pony asked confused. "At the hospital. There going to run some stress test on you." Darry explained. "Um okay." Pony said a little sad. Darry noticed the sadness in his voice as well. "There only going to test your stress level Kiddo." Darry said trying to assure him it was nothing. Me I was actually shocked to. I mean its only a stress test but why in the hell does he want to pay money for something we already know the answer to. Its not like it takes a genuis to figure out he is stressed out.

"Why in the hell are you testing him?" I asked looking at my older brother. "I wanna make sure he is not getting to stressed out." Darry answered. "Well if he is what do you expect to do about?" I ask. Darry just looked down at his plate. For the first time since I started the conversation with Darry I looked at Pony. He looked really depressed. I know he knows it has something to do with his reactions this morning.

Pony's POV

Once Darry said I had to go have stress tests I knew why. I don't blame him but I really don't want to take the test. Besides I know its more then a stress test. Theres got to be more to it. I know Soda feels the same way. See it is not really a stress test because theres no doubt to the fact i'm stressed. I mean they would be to. They where not there in the church with Johnny and me. They where not as close to him. When he tried to get me off to my job this morning I just snapped. I don't know why. Even though I don't wanna take these test i'll do it for Darry. I don't wanna worry my brothers more then they already are.

Darry's Pov

I hate to lie to the kid. Well its only half the truth. He is having a stress test but he is also suppose to visit a therapist. I know Pony has always hated therapist. But I just don't know what else to do. I just hope my little brother will forgive me. We ate the rest of dinner with only a light conversation as "How was your day?" After dinner Soda adn Pony washed the dishes together and I cleaned up the living room. "You to need to head to bed." I call to my brothers once the clock read ten. "Okay" they both mumbled getting ready for bed.

By 10:45 both brothers where in bed asleep. I went and set down in my faviort arm chair. I picked up my news paper and read 'Family friend Comes to vistit Family in Oklahoma from California and rapes and kills there nine year old daughter.' I put the newspaper down deciding I did not want to read any thing depressing. Finally I decided to head for the pillows.

Ponys POV

Darry woke me up at six in the morning to get ready to go to the hospital for test. I took a quick shower and put on a pair of blue jeans and a white shirt. I then greased my hair back. "Lets go Pony" Darry said from the living room. I headed out the door and to the truck. Once at the hospital Darry had to feel out some forms. Then we had to wait.

"Ponyboy Curtis" a lady called. I walked over to where she was. "Follow me" she instructed. She led me to a room with a chair and some machines. "Sit here" the lady said pointing to the chair in the room. I sat down and she walked over and strapped some stuff to my arms. "NO talking" she says. After five minutes she undoes the machine. "Ok" she says. She record the results from the machine to her chart.

"Ponyboy I am Doctor Mink" the lady said. "So how are you?" Mrs. Mink asked. "I'm really stressed in depressed but I imagine my brother already told you that." I say more meanly then I meant to. I was really mad at Darry. He knew how much I hate therapist. I figured there would be more test. I'm not going to talk to the therapist. "Oh. Sorry if I made you mad Ponyboy.Is there anything you wanna talk about?" she asked. "Not to be rude but I don't want to tlak to you." I said as calmly as I could. "Ok" she says. She leaves the room and closes the door behind her.

Darry's pov

I she Doctor Mink walking over towards me. "Hi, Mr.Curtis" Mrs.Mink said. "Hello Doctor Mink" I greeted. "Your brother refuses to talk to me." Mrs. Mink started "I was wondering if you would mind going in the and talking to him." Doctor Mink finished. "Okay" I agree. I knew something like this would happen. I just wished he would just make this simple. "Follow me" Instructer Doctor Mink. I follow here to a room. She opens the door and I walk in. Ponyboy is sitting in a chair staring at the wall. I soon here the door close behind me.

Pony's Pov

I heard Darry walk in. Why can't people just leave me the hell alone. The only person I wished to talk to right now is Sodapop. "Um...Ponyboy whats going on?" Darry finally asked. "Whats it to you." I say angrily. "Its everything to me." Darry countered. I could not remain cool at all. "Why in the hell did you lie to me?" I yell. Darry looked guilty. "I'm your brother you should never lie to me." I continued. "I knew you would not agree to it if I told ya." Darry said slowly. "Well I refuse to talk to her or any other therapist."I yell standing up and exiting the room.

I walk down to the lobby and out of the hospital room. I looked back and saw Darry not far behind. I took off running and soon Darry stopped. I did not go to the direction of our house but in the direction of the DX. I wanted to be with Soda.

Darry's Pov

I stopped in my tracks when I knew I would not be able to catch up with him. Doctor Mink walked over towards me. "Sorry! He took off. He won't listen." I explain. "I understand." she said. "Here give him one of these a day." she said handing me four different pills. "They are anti- depressents and relaxers." explained Doctor Mink. "Thanks" I say taking the bottles and leaving. I went straight home hoping thats where Pony would be.

When I walke in there was no signs of him being there. "Pony" I call. No responce. I look at the pills the therapist had given me for Pony. No wonder why he did not want to ever go to a therapist look on all the medication there wanting him to take.

Soda POV

I see Pony running over toward where I am. "Hey Pony" I greeted. "Hey Soda" he greeted back . I could tell something was wrong. "What the matter Pony?" I ask. "Darry lied! he was trying to get me to tlak to a therapist knowing I hate them." Pony said. "Its ok" I say giving my brother a hug. I started getting mad. How could Darry lie to us. Then send Pony to someone he don't know and people he don't like. Well he don't dislike therapist as people only as therapist.I could not believe Darry. I am going to have a work with him about this. "Lets go home" I say slipping my arm around Pony's shoulders. Then we where off towards home.

Ok I hope you liked it! Sorry for the long wait! I will try not to make you wait so long for the next chapter. I will try to update atleast once a week. Cuss personaly this story has alot of places I can take it to.

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Next chapter Is where they have a word with Darry adn Pony has another episode.