Chapter 5-Uncertainty

Though the fight between Ray and Egon had ended, the mood was still very tense. Peter was talking with Oscar, while Winston, Janine, Jenny, and Kylie explained to Dana about Ray and his addiction for pain pills.

"Guys, Ray's like a completely different person." Dana said.

"It's Ray, but at the same time, it's not him." Peter said.

"Well, what happened with Egon? I don't think I've ever seen him that angry." Dana said.

"Nothing, probably Ray just yelling at us for no reason is probably what riled him up." Jenny said.

"But now that you mention it Dana, Egon has been acting a little weird all day." Janine said.

"Yeah, he's been a little more distant and a bit quieter." Winston said, "But we didn't think it was that big of a deal."

"But Dr. Spengler has never gone ballistic on one of us before." Kylie pointed out.

"Yeah, not to mention Ray and Egon have never fought before. And Ray's never said anything so personal." Jenny said.

"Will Ray and Egon be ok?" Oscar asked.

"Of course they will, Oscar." Peter replied.

"Hey Peter, after what happened, I don't really feel like going out anymore." Dana said, "Do you mind if me and Oscar call it a night?"

"Yeah, it's ok." Peter said.

"And I sure hope Egon comes back cause we don't want him out there on the streets all night." Winston said.

"I just can't believe Ray yelled at me." Jenny said. Her eyes began tearing up.

"It's ok Jenny." Janine said rubbing her shoulder, "Ray will come around, I hope."

"Ok, fellas, good night." Dana said.

"Night guys." Oscar said.

"Night Dana, night Oscar." Peter said.

After Dana and Oscar left, the 2 Ghostbuster and the women sighed. They were all at a lost of what to do for their 2 other Ghostbusters.

Meanwhile, Egon was walking through the alleyways behind buildings so no one would see him. He thought about what he had done to Ray. He had strangled him and almost killed him. It was something he regretted doing.

"The guys were wrong." Egon thought in his head, "I am a mistake after all. I almost killed Ray 3 times, and I've hurt him. And Ray was right, I can't do anything right."

The young, distraught Ghostbuster was hurt emotionally. He had not only hurt Ray, but he had gone ballistic in front of Oscar, who was only 7. Egon then leaned against a brick wall and sank to the ground. Tears began falling down his face. He felt alone, rejected, and unwanted. Egon then realized he was still the lonely, unwanted, unloved, and rejected child he had once been. He then let out a sob.

Rain began to fall as the emotionally hurt Ghostbuster cried his heart out.

The next morning, the other were still asleep. They had all slept at the firehall as they were all still in shock at what happened last night. Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Coming.." Peter grumbled as he walked toward the door. He opened it. Standing there was Special Agent Melanie Ortiz, who was the FBI liaison to the Ghostbusters.

"Oh hi Mel." Peter said, "What are you doing here?"

"I had just decided to drop by New York and see if y'all need any help." Mel replied.

"Oh thanks." Peter said as Mel walked in.

"Guys, Mel's here." Peter said.

"Oh, hi Melanie, how you doing?" Winston asked as he woke up.

"Good." Mel replied, "By the way, where are Dr. Stantz and Dr. Spengler?"

"Well, that's the problem." Janine said, "You remember when Ray got trapped in that building fire on a bust a few months ago?"

"Yeah, why?" Mel asked.

"Well, Ray's become addicted to pain pills." Jenny said.

"What?" Mel asked looking shocked.

"Yeah, we went through his drawers yesterday to see how much of the stuff he had, and he found out and went ballistic." Peter said.

"Yeah, Dr. Stantz yelled at Dana and Oscar, and got into a fight with Dr. Spengler." Kylie added.

"Whoa! Dr. Spengler and Dr. Stantz got into a fight?!" Mel exclaimed, "I thought they usually get along."

"Well, Ray yelled at us, and that made Egon mad, and he and Ray began yelling at each other." Janine explained, "And Ray said something very personal to Egon, and Egon went ballistic and tried to strangle Ray to death."

"Oh God." Mel said shaking her head, "Dr. Spengler went ballistic on Dr. Stantz?"

"Yeah, and after he realized what he did, Egon ran out the door, and Ray went upstairs and locked himself in the bedroom." Jenny said.

"And apparently, Egon's been out on the streets all night." Winston said, "I hope he's ok."

"Dang. Seems like I've come at a bad time." Mel said, "I can leave if y'all need me to."

"No Mel, we might some help around here just in case if Egon and Ray go at each other again." Peter said.

He then yawned, "Sorry guys, I didn't sleep good last night. I finally fell asleep around 4:00 this morning."

"It's fine, what kept you up, man?" Winston asked.

"It's just this whole situation with Ray." Peter said, rubbing his head, "I just can't believe how much he's changed on those stupid pills."

"Yeah, it's like we don't even know him anymore." Jenny said.

"I don't even know who I am anymore either Jenny." said a voice.

The 2 Ghostbusters and the women turned around to see Ray walking down the stairs. He was still dressed in his jumpsuit, his hair was messed up, and his eyes were red and puffy with dark circles under them Also, on Ray's neck were some bruises from when Egon strangled him.

It looked like Ray hadn't slept at all either. But there were also what looked like dried tears on his face like he had been crying.

To be continued...