This is a long chapter. Some of these writings are ripped off from House M.D so I don't own any of those. Anyways, the plot is here so it'll be your job to find it. Oh, and if you have flames…don't direct them to me.

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A Psychologist's Day And Life

Chapter Nine: The Dreams, The Date And The Past

Tossing and turning in my bed, I had a dream.

The setting was a hospital, in a check-up room. An old man with a cane, an older man sitting on the check up table and a young man with brownish hair. They were having a conversation while watching a portable TV.

The young man spoke, "So she's really coming back?"

The older man asked, "Who's coming back?"

The man with the cane replied, "You don't know her."

The young man continued, "You give her a raise? Increase her benefits?"

The man with the cane answered him spitefully, "Don't have TiVo on this thing, can't rewind. Shut up."

The older man then asked, "You lower her hours?"

The man with the cane then snapped, "You don't even know her."

The young man asked, "Who is this guy?"

The man with the cane replied, "He's a patient."

The older man finished the sentence, "He's examining me."

The man with the cane continued, "He's got to go back to work as soon as I'm done with the examination. Guess I do too."

The young man then said, "It's got to be something. I mean, she didn't come back because she likes you."

The man with the cane then gives the young man a weird look. The young man laughed, "Wait a minute, she did come back because she likes you."

The older man laughed with him, "Heh heh! You dog! You slept with her!"

The man with the cane, holding a needle, said, "Keep talking. I'll finish your exam with a prostate check." He then turned to the young man. "I agreed to take her on one date."

The young man, surprised, said, "what?"

"So, you're into this girl?" The older man asked.

"Yes," the young man replied.

"No!" the man with the cane exclaimed. "She's not giving me any choice."

"Wait," the older man said, "she's make you do her?"

"Date her!" the man with the cane corrected.

The young man spoke, "Young ingénue doctor falling in love with gruff, older mentor; her sweet gentle nature bring him to a closer, fuller understanding of his wounded heart."

Then the older man takes his arm and puts it around the cane man's neck, saying, "do it, or you're gay!"

"For God's sake!" the man with the cane exclaims. He then takes the TV and walks out the door. While he does this, the other two started to sing, "-sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G…"

I awoke then and there. "That was surreal," I thought to myself. Then I looked at the clock. It was five in the morning.

"HOLY SHIT!" I screamed. Amor jumped off the bed.

"WHAAAAAT!" he yelled.

"We're late, guy!"

"For what!" he asked me, still half asleep.

"Remember our plan?"

"What plan?"

"I'll explain to you again." The night before, I had another dream. It had to do with an orphanage, a boy putting a book under his bed after writing something and then a blinding flash. That's all I remember. We told Remington about this and he said he would take us to the orphanage at 5:30 in the morning.

Amor's eyes widened. "Oh man, you're right!" We both got dressed very quickly and then met Remington at the cafeteria 15 minutes prior to our departure.

"I thought you two would never come," Remington said with a smile.

"Sorry, we were in deep sleep."

"Anyways," Remington then got serious, "are you sure you want to do this?"

"A dream can sometimes tell the future. Or so they say."

"Okay, let's eat before we go." We then ate some bread and cheese followed by coffee. At 5:30, we were off. We rode in complete silence. It must have taken 45 minutes to get to Michigan and about 15 minutes to get to our destination. Seventh Bell Orphanage was covered by a huge dome. No car was in sight.

I sighed relief, "Good, we beat them here."

"Who?"

"The others. They plan to be here."

"Okay…let's get going," Remington said, going over to the doors. When the doors opened, it was dark.

"Find the lights here," I directed the two. Soon the lights were on and the doors closed on us. We walked to where there were stone statues.

"Poor kids," Amor murmured.

"Remington, could you keep watch?"

"Yes, of course. I do not see a reason why I have to come in there..."

"Don't worry, we'll be quick. Come on, Amor."

I tugged Amor along. "Why do I have to come?" Amor whinned.

We entered to what was a long hallway. Before a bedroom, we came to yet another stone statue. I went up to it. We shook our heads accordingly then went into the bedroom. There were a lot of stuff there. Scattered books, pieces of paper, and blood marks. I found the bed and I searched under it, finding a book.

"Wha'cha got there, Bert?" Amor asked.

I looked through the pages. "Yep, it's all here."

"What is?"

"Oh just about everything about Joshua. This is his journal."

"I didn't know he had a journal. Not in the episodes. How did you know?"

"Dreams, remember. That and I had a feeling that something was here. Wanna read?"

We then sat on the bed and read some pages. The entries were short, mind you…

The others played hide and seek today. I really wish I could join them. But I have to be in bed. Ms. Gene said I could go out tomorrow. I really hope so.

Another entry…

My condition is getting worse. While the others play, I'm stuck in here. Remington came in today to check on me. He's really friendly but Rosette doesn't trust him. It seems that my opinion doesn't matter to her. She's really bossy but then again…she's my sister.

We read right up to the last page…

Looks like I need a new book. Anyways, I'm going to the Order in New York City so I can become stronger. We're leaving in one week. I didn't tell Rosette though however I think she knows. I'm going to stop writing now. I have a feeling that I'm going to stop writing for a long while…

We both looked at each other. We both got up, me saying, "Anyways, we got what we came for so let's go."

As we both went out of the building, Remington ran to us. "Good timing. Someone is coming."

The doors opened once again and in came in Rosette…all alone.

"What the hell?" we both said simultaneously. Now this totally screwed up the storyline. In the episode, Rosette was accompanied by Chrono and Azmaria. Totally oblivious to our presence, she sat on the wooden fence.

I turned to the two, "ok, listen up. I'll take the heat from her. You guys escape some other way then go back to the Order so that you guys have an alibi. If anyone asks, say that you went out for breakfast or something. I think of something else...a stroll, maybe."

"But how about you?" Amor asked me. "How will you get back to the compound?"

"When everything is safe, you can pick me up. Meet me one, two hours at the front entrance. If you don't come, I'll find some other way of transportation."

Remington and Amor looked at me. "Fine, we'll meet you one hour at the entrance." The two departed from me. They went through the back door in which Rosette looked around. I came out of my hiding place and went towards her. There was a slight look of surprise and then it was gone.

"I knew you'd be here," I said to her.

She then replied, "Care to share with the class?"

"Oh, come on, do I have to spell it out for you? Reminiscing. Actually, I'm not sure that's how you spell it."

She turned to hide her face, "Men should grow up."

"Yeah. And dogs should stop licking themselves. It's not gonna happen." I took a seat right beside her. She was silent (for once).

"Such a sad fate that these kids went through. Frozen in time, forever having the periods slip through their cold, decrypted hands."

"…" was her reply.

"I read the reports. It said that some unknown force did this. My question is: what does that have to do with you? For that matter, why are you here?"

"Why don't I answer your questions with some of my own," she said coldly. "What are you doing here? Why are you always asking questions? And above all why do you insist of bothering me!"

"My answer to your second question is my philosophy: if you keep on asking questions, you keep on getting answers. My answer to your third question is simply I am intrigued about what you do and how you got here."

"And the answer to my first question?"

"I'm curious. Like an eight year old boy with a puzzle that's just a little too grown up for him to figure out."

She was silent once again. We watched the things that were right before us. The stone statues, the destroyed orphanage and their faces that showed fear and terror. I got up.

"If you insist on watching grass grow, I won't stop you." I then began to leave.

"Stop…" she whispered. I turned around and she grabbed my arm. For a girl, she had an incredibly strong grip. I sat down again.

"Don't leave me alone," she continued. "I need someone."

"Why don't you have Chrono? Or Azmaria? What happened to those two?"

"They slept in. I went alone."

"Are you a loner? Do you choose to distance yourself from others?"

"I've been always alone. Ever since I arrived at the Order I've been always treated differently. I open my heart, but no one took me in. I never felt that feeling here."

"What do you mean by that?"

"These people," she referred to the stone statues. "They knew us. The both of us."

"By meaning 'we' you mean you and your brother."

"So you do know."

"I know your brother and yourself. I know what really happened here. I read the reports. It's surprising how fast news travels like that in the Order."

"But why did you ask those questions in the first place?"

"To get you out in the open. You've ever read 'Alice in Wonderland?'" I took the book we found in the orphanage.

"Yes. It's one of my favourites."

"Alice goes to her adventure in Wonderland because she followed the white rabbit and went down the rabbit hole in the first place, correct?"

"Yes. What does that have to do with me?" Then she took a look at the book I was holding, "What is that?" she asked me.

"This book…belonged to your brother."

"Joshua wrote a book?"

"More like a journal. It's about his deepest feelings, accomplishments, his…sadness. I'm going to give you a choice. You cannot choose again. You can either not read the book and go out that door like we never did anything. Or you can take a good look at this book and see how deep the rabbit hole goes."

She thought for a moment. She was thinking really hard. Then she took the book and started to read. After a while, her eyes started to water.

"No…" she whispered, "I didn't mean it like that. I didn't realize…" I took the book out from her hands. She looked at me with her eyes.

"I didn't mean it…I didn't know…"

"Know what?"

"I…I didn't know he…felt that way…about me."

I didn't have to look at that book. I knew how Joshua felt about Rosette. It was sad. Protecting the ones you love by hurting them.

"After the stuff that happened during the re-sealing of the Seven Wings Seal, I wanted to leave. That's what I planned to do. I didn't want anyone to suffer anymore. I thought the Order could protect Azmaria. But then…this book."

I then understood. She wanted to give up. However the book gave her a new resolve. She then said to me, "I have to tell him. Find him. Tell him before I go away…"

She grabbed my shirt. "Okay, this is getting a bit personal."

"Please, you've got to help me find him."

I thought for a moment, it wasn't an immediate response. Then I said, "Sure. Me and my brother will help you find your brother. But what will it take you to come back to the Order? I mean, you want to leave, right?"

She wiped away her tears. "I…" she blushed then and there and I swear I was about to faint when I heard these words. "Maybe we could talk some more. You're a good listener, I'll give you that much."

"Thanks…Where the hell are you going with this?"

"Maybe you could set a time and place for a talk. You know…for an appointment. Not at the Order, maybe somewhere outside…you know, like a…d…date."

"A…wha? Please repeat that, I must have something crazy in my ear. Did you say…a date?"

"Yeah…Maybe I should've said anything. I'm sorry."

"No, it's fine. It's cool. If you want a date…then…"

"How about…this Saturday? I've got a place."

"Okay then…"

"Do you need a ride? I don't know how you got here…but."

"I've got arrangements. I'll meet you back at the Order."

Rosette then started to leave. "Oh, Rosette? No one knew about this." She gave a brisk nod then left. I was left to think. I've never been on a date in my life and now I'm being asked? I waited at the front entrance after I turned off the lights in the dome. Remington and Amor came back. One hour, exactly.

"How did she take it?" Remington asked.

"Drive."

"I want to know!" Amor whined.

"Later, I'll tell you both later."

They both didn't understand until later that night. Me, Remington and Anna were inside Remington's office. We were listening to a radio. It wasn't until Anna reported in something interesting.

Anna began, "Rosette left a note saying that she was leaving."

Remington was shocked, "What? What did the note say?"

"It said that she was leaving because she wanted to get away from it all. Chrono, Azmaria as with a few others were shocked by this. Chrono was just about to leave to find her when she came through those doors and gave Chrono a hug. When we asked her about it, she said someone took care of it."

"Hmmm…" Remington looked at me however my attention was to the radio. It had some jazz on that I liked. "Anna, thank you for the report." She then dismissed herself. Remington looked at me.

"What?"

"So Rosette's really coming back, huh? You've got something to do with it."

Amor came walking in, "Who coming back?"

"You don't know her," I said quickly. Remington continued to smirk.

"What did you do? Tell Sister Kate to give her a raise? Increase her benefits?"

"I felt that I did this before… Don't have TiVo on this thing (referring to the radio), can't rewind. Shut up."

"Did you lower her hours?" Amor asked.

"You don't know her!" I yelled. "I definitely heard this before…but where?"

Amor crossed his arms, "It's got to be something. I mean, she didn't come back because she likes you. Hey, wait a minute! She did come back because she likes you!"

I warned him, "Keep talking." I turned to Remington. "I've agreed to take her on one date."

"WHAT?" he practically yelled.

"So, you're into this girl," he smirked.

"Yes," Amor with the stupid commentary.

"No, she's not giving me any choice!"

"Wait, she's making you to her?" Amor asked.

"Date her!" I corrected him.

Remington smiled, "Young ingénue psychologist falling in love with gruff, older mentor; her sweet gentle nature bring him to a closer, fuller understanding of his wounded heart."

"We're the same age!"

Amor put his arm around my neck, "Do her, or you're gay."

That's when I realized. The quote, the dream. It all came from the same source.

It was from House.

Quickly I gotten myself up and headed out the door and while doing this I heard, "-sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G."

Hmm…same situation, same answer. I turned around to them, smiled, then said,

"Grow up. And learn to harmonize."

Another long chapter. I hope that you've like it. I know, most of the parts are ripped but hey, those quotes are awesome! Anyways, please R&R and no flames.