AN: I would like to sincerely thank everyone who reached out to me after what had happened. You guys don't know how much I appreciate it! To know that I'm not alone, that people I've never met, whose names I didn't even know, actually cared. It means the world to me… I had some really dark days but thanks to the love and support from friends and family I am now better than I've been in a very long time. I've learned so much in the past couple of months. One thing is that I cannot make decisions out of denial and fear. My guy used for three months behind my back, and in the back of my mind I knew. Deep down. But every time I called him out, I always dropped the subject. Every sign, I made an excuse for. Every time I searched for paraphernalia I would turn the house upside down, except I never looked in one spot; the spot where I knew I would find everything. It was like, I knew in my heart that if I were to actually catch him or confront him that I'd be opening Pandora's Box. And I wasn't strong enough to face that. But I am back! I'm finally back.

As some people know I have been working on a new story called Change of Plans. It's been a nice distraction. It's a Kag/Sess story and I invite everyone to check it out. I really like it, and it's pretty popular so far for being so new (I'd like to think).
Here is the real chapter 40 for What You Do!
Thank you everyone again and I'm glad I can finally give you guys an update! I work on Change of Plans a lot more than I do this story, but depending on which gets more reviews I'll try to write by reader preference.

Hard work pays off. I smiled as I drove home from work. The previous conversation was replaying itself in my head.

On my way out of the building I got a text message from Sesshomaru.

-Come to my office before you leave.

"Fuck." I thought, half way to the exit. What does he want?

I turned around and headed back towards the elevators that I just walked out of. Pressing the button, I bit my bottom lip. This is strange. I hope I'm not in trouble. I don't think I did anything.

The elevator doors opened and I stepped in, pressing the appropriate button for the top floor. Then I waited for a few moments as the machine carried me up, admiring the view from the glass windows surrounding me. When I reached my destination, the doors parted and I walked out. I headed straight to Sesshomaru's office. The head of his secretary turned up and she smiled at me.

"Go right ahead, he's waiting for you."

I nodded and walked into the office.

Sesshomaru was sitting behind his desk speaking with the person in the chair in front of him. A second later I realized that the other person in the room was my one and only dad. This better not be some type of intervention. I've been doing good!

"So, what's up?" I asked walking to sit in the chair next to my dad's.

"Inuyasha," my father grinned, "it is good to see you son. You look well." I'm sure I did. Last time he saw me I was pale, I looked like a skeleton, and my eyes were always glazed over. I was usually high too.

I nodded. "Thanks. So what's going on?" How many times had I been called into a room where my dad was planning my life with someone else? I was feeling a little worried.

"Father has just arrived back from his vacation." Sesshomaru said. "I was filling him in on all that he has missed."

"Okay." I was uninterested in talking to him about his ridiculously long vacation. I get it, he just lost his wife and he has the money to travel the world but he didn't have to leave for so long. He went to how many countries and yet how many times did he visit me when I was in rehab? Zero. Did he take the time to call or write letters? No.

Sesshomaru narrowed his eyes at me. I'm sure they both could sense the fact that I was a little miffed and could give a fuck less.

"I hope you can forgive my absence, son." My dad spoke. "We both needed to take a break from the world."

I sighed and averted my gaze. Maybe he was right. And besides, it's not like Kaiya held it against me for disappearing on her. Maybe I should cut him some slack.

"It's fine dad," I looked up at him, "I'll get over it." I was taught that resentments are bad, so I can't hold it against him, it'll just hurt me.

He smiled and gave me a curt nod. "Excellent."

"So what's the reason you wanted to see me Sesshomaru?"

"After paying close attention to you over the past few weeks, and counseling with father, we have decided to promote you."

"What?" My jaw dropped. "Promote me?"

"Yes."

I couldn't wait to tell Kagome the good news. I had a permanent smile on my face as I parked my car and walked in the house. I found Kagome watching some kid cartoon with Kaiya.

"Hey." I strut over, grinning before kissing her cheek.

Kaiya noticed my presence. "Daddy!" she screamed at me, running over.

I scooper her up and tossed her in the air a few times before giving her a kiss. "Hi beautiful."

"You look like you're in a good mood." Kagome eyed me suspiciously.

"I am." I said as I plopped down next to her. Kaiya was playing with my shirt collar, happy to see me. She was definitely daddy's little girl. "I got a promotion."

"What?" She looked shocked, her mouth slowly turned up into a smile as she registered my words.

"Yeah," I nodded to her. "So basically I'm going to shadow Sesshomaru for however long he wants. Then eventually he's going to give me some bigger responsibilities to handle on my own under supervision. Ultimately I should be getting my own office when I can handle the work that comes with it."

Kagome lit up. "Oh Yash, that's great!" Her hands clasped together as she smiled. "I'm so proud of you." She said, leaning over to kiss me.

I returned the kiss and lingered for a moment. That is- until Kaiya started babbling. Kagome and I looked at our daughter.

She was talking to me, that much I could tell, but it was in her own language. When she was done she looked at me expectantly.

"Kaiya," she smiled at me, "I don't know what you said." Then I lifted her up and carried her to the kitchen. "Hey Kagome! You make anything to eat?"

She followed me in the room. "No." She anwered. "Funny thing, Rin called me this afternoon about meeting up with everyone for dinner."

The left side of my mouth turned up as I huffed. "What a coincidence."

Kagome laughed. "Right?"

I shook my head. "Alright well what time did she say?"

"I want to leave here in two hours."

I nodded, digging through the fridge for a snack. Two hours, then driving time, then waiting to order, waiting for food. I'm too hungry to wait till then to eat.

"Watch Kaiya for me while I get ready."

I didn't answer her. I had a cheese stick sticking out of my mouth while I searched for something else to satisfy me.

Growing up, my older brother and I didn't always see things eye to eye. We definitely fought more than a lot of siblings. He introduced me to some pretty bad things and I'm happy to say that when I drowned in them he did what he could to bring me back. I love Sesshomaru. I respect him. But damn it I can't stand that mother fucker!

I have been "shadowing" Sesshomaru for only a month now, and I'm ready to walk the fuck out. I thought that I would just observe what he does and learn a little something. I should have known it wouldn't be that easy. No, every day before I leave work, Sesshomaru makes me go over what he did that day. Any decision he makes, I have to know why he made it. And if I'm wrong? Then I get a lecture. A long one. I spend about an hour just reviewing the day. He made sure I knew who, what, why and when; for everything.

Am I gaining invaluable experience and insight? Yes. I am. But give me a fucking break! I just got through a hard time in life. I know I need to keep myself distracted from being bored and be goal oriented but this is getting stressful. I was never in my life a good learner. I barely made it through high school, and I wouldn't be able to survive college without help. So how he expects me to do everything perfectly the first time, and learn, and understand everything is just impossible!

I ran my hand through my hair as I walked out of the damned building. This job is so stressful.

Entering my car, I rested my arm against the door. It was the middle of August; a hot summer day. So now not only was I pissed off, but I was hot. Hot and mad. My fingers started tapping against the door at an increasing pace. I needed to calm down.

I sighed. Fuck. I was under so much pressure.

"I would love to use right now." I said to myself. Just a little bit. Just to calm down.

I could hear the demon in my head. Telling me to do it. That it won't be a big deal. Just a little bit. Just enough to feel a little better.

My mouth watered.

I flinched as my phone vibrated in my pocket.

"Shit!" I said pulling it out.

The large screen showed a picture of my wife and daughter and Kagome's name and number were displayed along the bottom.

I took a deep breath as I slid my finger along the screen and lifted the phone to my ear.

"Hello?"

"Hey. Are you still at work?" I did get out an hour later than usual.

"I'm just about to pull out of the parking lot." I answered, shaking my head to clear my previous thoughts. I was happy for the distraction. I put the key in the ignition and turned the car on.

"Great. Can you stop at the store on your way home? I need olive oil for our dinner and we're totally out. I didn't even check the last time I went grocery shopping."

I smirked. She was always forgetting something.

"Yash?"

"Sorry," I said, "yeah, I'll get that on my way home."

"Thanks." I could hear the smile in her voice. "Oh, and Kaiya says hi and that she loves you."

I laughed. "Well, tell her I'd be home sooner if her uncle wasn't a tyrant and her mother wasn't so forgetful."

"Oh shut up! I'm getting off the phone now. Don't text and drive."

I shook my head as she hung up.

I took at look at my reflection in the rearview mirror. "You don't deserve her." I glared at myself. I felt angry for the thoughts I had before Kagome interrupted. Somebody up there was definitely watching over me.

One day, I won't have such thoughts. Well I always might, but I'll be even stronger to fight against them.

I sighed as I started to drive to the grocery store. It was actually on the route home, so I made it there quickly.

Pulling into the parking lot, I realized that this was a horrible time to be there. The parking lot was packed since everyone was getting out of work at this time.

"Great." I muttered, getting a spot in the back. Fuck it; I'll get some exercise today.

I walked in the store and skimmed past each isle. I had no idea where the olive oil would be, when I'd go shopping with Kagome I'd just grab the stuff I want and she'd get everything else that we actually needed. I didn't notice much of my surroundings, including the people in it.

"Inuyasha!"

Huh? I was broken out of my concentration to stop and look around. Someone's hand touched my shoulder. I turned around.

"Naraku?" I was surprised to see him there.

"What's up man?" He smiled, happy to see me. "It's been ages! Where have you been?"

"Uh, right," I shook off my nervous feelings. "Sorry man."

"What happened to you?" he asked.

"Oh," I looked away, "I went to rehab."

"Shit really?" His eyes widened. "That's crazy! You look really good though."

"Thanks." I nodded.

"So when did you get out? What have you been up to? I haven't heard from you in months."

"Yeah, it's been a couple months," I tightened my lips, feeling uncomfortable. "I've just been trying to get my life back together."

"You still with Kagome?"

I smiled. "Yeah." I could remember when I tried to hide it from everyone. I was too cool to be tied down to her, now I felt like she was the one who was too good for me.

"Good for you." He said. "What's your number man, we need to get together sometime."

"Well," I shifted in place, "are you still using?" As good of friends as we used to be, I couldn't be around anyone who wasn't clean. They'd drag me right back down the hole I just got out of.

"No man," he shook his head. "I mean, I still use blow occasionally, and weed," he added, "but that's it."

Of course.

"Listen," I sighed. "Don't take this the wrong way Naraku. I've known you for years and we've always been cool. But I can't be friends with you as long as you use drugs."

"What?"

"It's just risky for me," I explained. "I wish we could be friends, and hang out like we used to do. But as long as I want to stay clean, I have to stay away from it."

Naraku shook his head. "Wow."

Fuck. "I'm sorry man."

"No," he held up his hand. "Forget it." He walked away from me.

I felt a little guilty for rejecting him like that. He was one of my favorite people in the past.

But then, I realized that at the end of the day, I did the right thing. I did what was best for me, my daughter, and Kagome.

AN: Sorry if it's not the longest chapter, but I needed to post something already! Working on chapter 41 as we speak … err, as you read. Review please.
And Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!