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It was Tuesday now. Mama Knight had bought Logan a whole new wardrobe: t-shirts, jumpers, jeans, trousers, shoes, coats, gloves, hats...everything she could find that the little boy would definitely need. She had taken Logan with her to get his opinion on some of the clothes and to see what size he was. It was a whole new experience for Logan. He never knew there was a big place that held loads of shops with all different things in. They had gone in the car, another big adventure for the little boy. He loved the car. It was like you could see the whole world out there and it was a challenge to figure out what all the blurred blobs were. Once they had arrived, Logan stayed close to Mama Knight, not trusting anyone else around him. They went into a children's clothes store and Mama Knight picked out a few tops in different sizes and took himm to the changing rooms. She had been shocked to find that the lowest size she had picked out (age 6-7) was still very baggy on her youngest son and she tutted to herself. Even now, when Logan's body had just managed to accept half a pot of yoghurt for meals, he was still dangerously thin. They ended up buying him size 5-6 in everything, which Mama Knight was in no way pleased with. Back to the present, Logan, Kendall and Mama Knight had just come out of Logan's second therapy session, apparently not much different to the first because the trust he had built up with Laura had seemed to vanish. They were now all, along with Laura, watching Logan play in the playground outside of the clinic. He was on the climbing frame, running around in his new blue dungarees with a massive grin plastered onto his face.
"He's almost recovered from the whooping cough now, the doctor says his chest's almost clear. That means he'll be back at school soon." Mama Knight told Kendall and Laura. Kendall nodded.
"I was going to talk to you about that. I think for Logan's recovery, it would be best if he were schooled in a different way. Now, I don't mean pulling him out of school or homeschooling him, but simply a different approach. I've spoken with the school he is at currently and they said it would be possible to teach him seperately from the other children with a special teacher who looks after children as fragile as he is. Logan is a very bright child, but because of how timid and afraid he is around everyone else, his learning suffers. He doesn't contribute or really learn as much as he could. If he was schooled one on one, he'd build up trust with that teacher and he would actually learn and put his mind to work properly." Laura started off explaining, waiting to see what they thought of that.
"The school would be ok with that?" Mama Knight asked skeptically.
"Yes. They want to help Logan as much as they can. They'll take him to a special classroom set aside for him and I was told a woman called Miss. Healey will teach him as well as work with him to build confidence. After a while, they can start re-introducing him into a proper school environment and classroom, so that he'll be able to work in a normal classroom with his peers when he's older." She let this sink in before anything else was said.
"There is another option. There's a school called Oakland House which schools children with emotional and physical issues such as Logan's. It has a different method of schooling. They all have their own teacher, as there is one class per grade and in a class there is only about 10 students. The personal teachers work with them and then bring the children into group learning sessions so that they can get used to learning with others confidently and then eventually go to normal schools. The children tend to get on better at this school as they are all more or less the same and have the same issues, therefore they understand each other and feel more at ease. I work closely with this school, as I am the therapist there for the children. That is also another good thing about this school, they have a therapy sessions for the children at least three times a week and group therapy, enabling them to understand and get along with each other even more, at least twice a week. The children will all be together for at least half of the day and even when they aren't learning together, all 10 students will be learning in the same classroom. Personally, I think this is the best choice for Logan. He would be able to make friends easier. He would learn more and as well as learning, would be able to work on therapy during school as well." She produced three colourful leaflets.
"I have some leaflets here, but I would seriously consider these two options, as putting Logan in school normally would set him so far back that his mental state would be inrepairable. From past experience I have seen children from Oaklands go onto bright and brilliant futures. I would love to know your decision when you make it. I have to go now. Goodbye" she smiled as she quickly walked back into the building. Mama Knight looked down at the leaflets, reading them and then passing them to Kendall.
"It sounds like a good idea, I think we just need to think about it" she told him as they continued to watch Logan.
"Logie, baby…come on it's time to go home." Kendall ran over to his brother.
The small brunette child put his arms out to be carried, so Kendall happily scooped up the little boy into his arms. Logan smiled and snuggled against his big brother's chest as he was brought to the car along with Mama Knight by his side. The three got into the car and buckled up before heading to their house…
Mama Knight glanced at the clock that rested on the wall above her kitchen stove. Kendall and Logan sat at the table and watched as Mrs. Knight searched the cupboards for some food. She finally pulled out pasta for her and Kendall and then some yogurt from the fridge for Logan. She figured that it'd be a good idea to feed Logan first, while the water boiled…though it didn't seem like a great idea to leave the stove on without watching it.
"Kenny, do you mind feeding Logan while I make our dinner?"
Kendall's eyes lit up, he absolutely loved feeding his little brother. The blonde picked up the yogurt and grabbed a spoon from the counter. Without hesitating anymore, he lifted the spoon to Logan's mouth. The young boy had grown used to being fed, and actually enjoyed it now. For some strange reason, it made him feel safer and more comfortable…I guess it was a sign that they really loved him.
About halfway through the yogurt, Kendall turned to his mom, "Should I feed him anymore?"
"Logie," Mrs. Knight looked over at the raven haired boy, "how do you feel, sweetie?"
"I-I feel…ok." He stuttered nervously…I mean his stomach didn't hurt like it usually did when he ate food.
Mama Knight's attention turned back to Kendall, "Feed him the rest of it…we'll see what happens so we know how much he can eat."
Kendall nodded in agreement and continued feeding Logan. Once the blonde had made it to the last spoonful, he felt the anxiety kick in. What if he fed his brother too much? What if it only makes him worse? Kendall shakily brought the spoon to Logan's mouth and waited as the brunette swallowed.
"How do you feel?" Kendall questioned quickly.
Logan shrugged.
"Are you going to be sick?" Kendall added, feeling so worried for the young boy.
Logan shook his head uncertainly, "I don't t-think I am…"
Mama Knight kneeled next to Logan and wrapped her arms around his little bony body, "We're really proud of you, Logie Bear." She knew how fragile the boy's self-esteem was and hoped that praising him for good things would help to fix that.
"Why?" The child questioned.
"Because you're eating again…it might not be perfect quite yet, but you're coming close, sweetie." Mama Knight pulled her son in for a second hug; this time Kendall joined in.
"T-thank y-you." Logan sighed, not being used to compliments of any kind.