"My psychiatrist told me I was crazy and I said I want a second opinion. He said okay, you're ugly too." Rodney Dangerfield

"If we weren't all crazy, we'd just go insane." Jimmy Buffett

Chapter Two: Sanity

November 6th,1942
Las Vegas, Nevada

Sitting behind his desk Dr. Mallard called his receptionist, Breena Palmer into his office to go over the days schedule.

"Yes Dr. Mallard" Breena replied knocking on the door as she walked through.

"Why yes," Dr. Mallard says, looking up from the file he'd been reading.
"I wanted to ask you if Mr. Langdon's son was still coming to visit and whether or not you could try and get Mrs. Hingston to reschedule.
You see today is the day that Mr. Reid is bringing his lovely mother Diana to come and stay with us for awhile.
You remember the lad don't you?" And without giving poor Breena the time to answer he continued.
"Well of course you do. He's the fine young man who's been around an awful lot these past few days to get all of his mother's paperwork in order so she need not worry about a thing.
He even brought his sister along to fix the room to their mothers liking so she can be at ease when she arrived.
It is nice to see that there are still young ones who show so much respect and love for their mother, even with the condition that theirs was granted."

Sighing with relief that her boss' latest ramble seemed to have come to an end Breena hurriedly answered his questions.
"I think with a little persuading I can get Mrs. Hingston to reschedule. She always has had a soft spot for me, but I think you'll hear about it come your next appointment.
Mr. Langdon's son phoned earlier to apologize that he would not be stopping by today.
I already informed Michael of this and he did not take it well. You know, he takes it so hard when his son promises to visit and then doesn't show.
I really did try to explain to Tom that it's not good for his fathers' emotional stability to get his hopes up with these false promises, but he assured me that next time he says he's coming he will be here. Also, I took the liberty to get Jimmy to inform Gideon that Michael wasn't doing too well.
So Gideon called me and said he would make sure to clear some time for them to have a session and make sure that Michael was openly communicating his worries.
He also said that he would contact you later to discuss any concerns or medication adjustments he thinks may be needed." And with that said Breena turned to leave throwing over her shoulder as she went, "I'm heading to make sure Finn has got everything clean and ready for when Mrs. Reid arrives. Call me if you need anything!"

Watching as Breena retreated Dr. Mallard grabbed the file he had been reading and slid it in the cabinet behind the labeled 'R'.
He then exited his office pulling the door behind him and started down the hall to begin his morning rounds.

"Oh, I always talk to my guests. The difference here is you talk back."
("Ducky" Mallard -NCIS)