After watching them rehearse, Etta had to admit their songs were catchy and she sorta liked them. But, she was more concerned for Kendall as she watched him become exhausted. When he looked overt at her, she smiled seeing him singing and dancing.
"Etta." Kendall said after rehearsal. "What do think? Are you a fan, yet?"
"I…hate to admit it, but…yeah." she said with a laugh. "Though, I wouldn't admit it publicly. I still have to keep my cool edge."
"Of course." Kendall said and they were interrupted by Kelly. "Hey, Kelly."
"Hi. Um…can I have a moment with my cousin?" she asked and Kendall nodded. "After this, we're going to head back to the hotel. Are you sure your professor is going to show up? I mean…not to rush him or anything, but…we need to fix whatever is wrong with Kendall before it gets too serious. We're all trying to keep this under wraps and it's getting a bit…"
"I understand. I'm sure Dr. Mulligan will be there."
"Okay…" Kelly said as they all went to the van and drove to the hotel. Once they were in the lobby, Etta smiled seeing her professor sitting in one of the chairs.
"Dr. Mulligan." Etta said and the man stood up. He was a handsome man with brown and gray hair looking to be in his 50s. "I'm very grateful you took time out of your busy schedule to meet me here." she said as she shook his hand.
"I really didn't mind. So, who was the person you told me about?" he asked as he looked at the group of people behind Etta. She turned around and stared at Kendall.
"Kendall…" she addressed him. "This is Dr. Mulligan. The professor I was telling you about. Do you mind if he has a brief conversation with you?"
"I don't mind…" Kendall said before he stared at Dr. Mulligan. "Etta, can I talk to you?" he asked and she nodded as they walked off. "Are you using me for some kind of project?"
"What?! No…No, I'm not. Kendall…I wouldn't use you like that. Why would say that?" Etta asked feeling a bit offended.
"Well…I'm guessing the Dr. isn't a medical one and he's trying to find a psychological reason behind my headaches."
"Well, yes, but I'm not using you for a case study or anything. Trust me, if I was, you'd know about it. We can't do that without you signing a shit load of consent forms and everything. Now, did I have any consent forms with me? Did I make you sign anything?"
"No. I guess, I was just making sure. I'm sorry for accusing you of doing that. Is there anything I should know before I talk to this guy?"
"Well, he's going to do a thing sort of like a psych evaluation. I mean, he doesn't have to if you don't want him to. You can stop him anytime you want."
"Okay…I guess I should get ready to talk to him." he said as he was walking off. Suddenly, he turned to Etta. "Do you…uh…do you mind being there when he's talking to me?"
"I'm not sure how he'll feel about that. He usually likes to be alone with the person he's talking to." Etta said and Kendall had a pleading look on his face.
"I know…it's just…I think I'll feel a lot more comfortable if you were there."
"Okay…I'll see what he'll say about it." Etta said as they walked back to the group. "Dr. Mulligan, Kendall requested that I should be present during your talk with him. Is that okay?"
"Well, normally, I don't allow another person with me while I talk, but since you know this person, previously, and the circumstance is unusual, I guess it wouldn't hurt."
"Thank you, Dr. Mulligan." Etta said with a grateful smile as they headed towards the elevator to the floor in which BTR was staying. Dr. Mulligan followed Etta and Kendall into his hotel room. "I'll just sit here." she said as she sat down on his bed as Kendall laid down and Dr. Mulligan was sitting at the small table.
"How long have you been experiencing headaches?" Dr. Mulligan asked.
"Well…I first noticed them when I was 15...it wasn't as bad as they are now. I think with the whole BTR thing…I've been a little stressed, I guess."
"Okay, with the little background information Etta have told me, I understand your parents divorced when you were 15." Dr. Mulligan said and Kendall sighed. Suddenly, he reached for Etta's hand and she jumped at first, but relaxed. "That must have been hard for you."
"Well, yeah…I was so young and my parents just split. But, I'm glad that BTR was formed. I don't know what would've happened to me if…anyway, I'm glad to have my friends. They helped me a lot." he said with a smile.
"That's great. So, is there anyone else in your life that has helped you cope with your parents divorce? A family member, perhaps?"
"My sister, Katie. She's my baby sister, but…she's been there for me. I would try not to talk about the divorce in front of her. It was hard on her…being so young and all."
"Now, Kendall, I'm going to talking about your headaches again. What do you think could be the cause of this recent attacks?" Dr. Mulligan asked and Kendall squeezed Etta's hand tight. A little too tight for Etta's comfort.
"Uh…Dr. Mulligan…" Etta said softly as she stared at Kendall. He was staring off into space and he gripped her hand tighter. "Ow…" she whispered.
"Okay, Kendall…" Dr. Mulligan said trying to calm him down. "Let's discuss something else, shall we? Let's talk about your sister, Katie…" he said but Kendall was still staring off.
"Kendall…" Etta said as she tried to pull her hand away. "Kendall, let go…Let go! Kendall!" she said and he turned to stare at her. She gasped knowing that Kendall was gone and Keith had taken over. "Keith, let go!" she yelled before turning to Dr. Mulligan and holding her hand up to stop him from helping her. "It's his alter. I'll be fine." she said before turned to Keith and almost shivered at the dangerous look in his green eyes. It was Kendall's eyes with Keith's stare. "Let go, Keith!"
"What's the matter, Etta? Afraid your way too old for you boyfriend is going to be jealous?" Keith said as he stared at Dr. Mulligan.
"What?! I'm not fucking my professor!" she shouted and Keith laughed.
"Yeah, right." he said before turning to Dr. Mulligan. "Tell me, doc…how is she in bed? Or…do you just fuck in your office? On the desk…her skirt bunched up to her waist…" he said and Dr. Mulligan shifted uncomfortably in the chair. Etta gave him a sympathetic look.
"I'm so sorry, Dr. Mulligan." Etta said as she stared at him with an apologetic look.
"Or does she blow you? Work that sexy mouth around that shriveled cock of yours?"
"Enough, Keith!" Etta snapped. "I'm not fucking my professor! I respect him too much for that and I'm sure he wouldn't do anything to compromise his career. Just shut up!"
"You want to fuck me? Come on, Etta…let's put on a show for the doctor." he said as he grabbed Etta and pinned her down to the bed. Suddenly, Dr. Mulligan jumped up and threw Keith off her. "I was just kidding…damn…" Keith said with an amused laugh and Etta was staring at him wondering why Keith was such an evil alter. Keith blew a seductive kiss to her and she shivered.
