The next day Beth tells me she wants to drive so I let her. After a few hours of driving me around I finally decide to ask, so who's this shrink you know? Give gives me an apologetic face and says the psychiatrist is my father. What!? Is this really the reason you want me to me see your dad for the first time in god knows how long?! I don't like it either matt but you have to see someone as soon as humanly possible. No, I refuse to see your father for this. Well, that's too fucking bad matt because A: the doors are locked and B: you don't know the way home.
I can't believe you're doing this. You're acting like its fucking torcher. Oh Beth, you have no idea. When we finally arrive Beth knocks on the front door and some old geezer,whom I'm assuming is her father, answers and he greets her with a smile and says Beth so great to see you. Hi daddy I've missed you so much. I love you, He says as he notices me, Oh who's this? My name Is Matthew sir, pleasure to see you again. Ah Matt! I remember you! You and Bethany used to date when you two were in high school, wait…are you too back together? I look at Beth signaling her to answer. No, daddy we are just really close friends now. That's a shame, I remember how happy you both were, anyways come inside.
We start to walk inside when the voice starts to talk again. (we can't be here.) No shit?,I think,I know we...I mean Ishouldn't be here...it could ruin my reputation and be the end of my company. (that's not all...what else would you lose?) Not beth,she says she doesn't need money to be happy. She just needs me. (and you believed her? god you're so gullible.) you know what?,i think,I'm happy to be here...this way i can get rid of your crazy ass. (oh but matt,I'm your only true friend.) Yeah,some friend.
Beth,her dad and I walk into a room that looks like it's supposed to be a living room but there's all sorts of crazy stuff laying around. Did you make this stuff? I ask. Yes he says glumly,I was an inventor before I got hurt. Then why are we here,I think to myself. Before I say anything else Beth specks up,daddy were here because there is something wrong with Matt...mentally,she whispers trying to not allow me to here. She's right,I say taking them both by surprise,recently I've been hearing this voice in my head...mostly negative stuff. Oh really he says,like what? Like how we shouldn't be here and that Beth is lying to me about loving me without money. Do you believe it? No! Hell no, she legitimately cares about me and I care about her. So you're MORE than friends?
I facepalm at my own stupidity. I think quick to cover it up. No sir,I mean as family. So I see,he says as he leaves the room. What the hell was that Matt? What? You told him! I covered it up though...it's fine. Wake up! He's a psychiatrist! He can see right through your bullshit! So what? Maybe it's better that he knows anyways. Bethany,her father says from the kitchen,can you come in here please? Coming daddy,she says shooting me a look. It's been fifteen minutes now and they finally come back into the living room. Alright right matt,says beth's father,when did you first start hearing this voice? Please keep in mind that honestyis of the utmost importance.
Yesterday,someone tried to kill me and the voice told me to ask the attacker a question and when he told me the answer to the question I noticed that his left leg was injured. So what did you do after you noticed this? The voice came back and told me to kill him. Really, interesting...do you have any military experience? Yes sir,I served five tours in iraq as a marine.
How long ago was that? I served ten years ago sir. I know whats going on...you're suffering from a rare case of post-war syndrome. Whoa, rare post-war syndrome? Yes,in your case that person trying to kill you triggered an alternate personality who is very violent. Can it be treated? Not by doctors or professional's such as myself, but there is a way. How?,I ask. Dont listen to that voice...no matter what it says.
That won't be a problem,I say confidently. Also beth,whenever he is saying stuff that isnt him then don't react like it is him, this will only make the alternate personality stronger. Yes,father,she says. After a half-hour or so of talking about my life it's finally time to head home. As beth and I say our goodbye's the voice comes back. (That was extremely boring and a waste of time.) I know,I think, but if i'm going to get rid of your crazy ass then i need it.