Author's Note: Hi there. Hope you guys enjoyed the first chapter. It was short but it was basically just a sample of what I have coming. Doing stuff for this episode is gonna be a test of how much of an effect Sean not staying in Wasaga has on this alternate universe. Especially with interactions in this episode alone. I won't be rewriting scenes that aren't intrical to Sean's story. I'm already doing that for a different story and it is a task and a half.

Disclaimer: I own absolutely nothing. If I did, it would be MUCH different.

That being said…. Here's Neutron Dance.

[This scene takes place after the scene with Craig and Jimmy in the hospital]

Sean is sitting in Ms Sauve's office, in the middle of a session. "I've been trying to be more open about all this stuff with Ellie but I'm worried she might not understand." He said, his knee shaking at nervousness. "I get she's been through stuff but… this is different."

The guidance counselor nods, listening to him intently. These sessions have been going on since he returned from Wasaga. Everyday, after school, he spoke to Ms Sauve. Doing his best to sort out his emotions.

"Rick died in my arms. I don't know… how am I supposed to process that?" Sean asked.

"How are you sleeping?" Ms Sauve asked. "Are you having nightmares?"

Sean nods. "Sometimes I'm afraid to close my eyes because I'll end up in that hallway… I didn't want to hurt Rick. I just didn't want him to hurt Emma or Toby."

"You are allowing yourself to feel. It seems you've always had difficulty doing that, haven't you?" She asked him.

"Kinda always had to keep my emotions in check." Sean said with a shrug. "Otherwise, I was going to hurt someone. My emotions made me hurt Tyler… then they made me kill Rick."

"What happened to Rick was not your fault. You made a choice most people your age couldn't contemplate. That takes a strong sense of bravery, Sean." Ms Sauve told him.

"Then why don't I feel brave? Why do I feel like I'm no better than him?" Sean asked.

"Maybe because you understood what he was going through. Being bullied. You both responded to bullying with violence. Rick was a victim as much as anyone and you understand that on a subconscious level." Ms Sauve stated.

"Maybe… I just don't want my anger to get the better of me. So I'm not pushed as far as he was." Sean stated.

"Have you ever thought about going into therapy?" Ms Sauve asked him.

Sean chuckles. "I thought this was therapy?"

"I meant with a therapist outside campus. Someone you could talk to besides me?"

"You do seem to be spread a bit thin, huh?" He joked.

"Not that I mind helping you but your problems do seem to stem beyond the shooting. You need to talk to someone who can focus on you getting better mentally." She stated. "It is only a suggestion and your decision that only you can make, Sean."

Sean sighs and looks at her. "I'll think about it."

Ms Sauve looks at the clock on the wall. "And I believe my next session is here so I will talk to you tomorrow."

Sean gets up from the chair he had been sitting on, grabbing his book bag. He opens the door as he passes by the next student speaking to Ms Sauve, Toby Isaacs.

Toby gets up from his chair and walks to the office. The two share a look of understanding as they walk different directions.

[The next scene takes place as Craig is left alone after Spinner and Marco leave when Craig refuses to fire Ashley from the band]

Craig looks frustrated and dejected as he watches his friends leave. He is so distracted, he fails to notice someone standing over him.

"That went well."

Craig looks up to see Sean standing in front of the table he had been sitting at with the guys. "You gonna give me grief too?"

"Well, you guys were having that hissy fit in the middle of The Dot. Kinda hard to miss." Sean said, sitting in the seat Marco had been sitting before he left. "This about Ashley?"

Craig raises an eyebrow. "Ellie told you?"

"Heard them talking about it while Ash was at my place with her." Sean told him.

[Side note: the conversation between Ashley and Ellie in her and Sean's place in this episode went a little differently than in the main continuity. Ellie just warns Ashley to be careful with Craig. No Sean bashing because Sean didn't leave.]

"So you eavesdrop on everyone's conversations now?" Craig snidely teased.

Sean shrugs. "People need their hobbies."

Craig laughs. "Fine, I'm- I like Ash. I like her a lot."

"So what's the problem?" Sean asked.

"I don't know! There's just so much baggage between us. The whole thing with Manny. Now the band. I just… I don't know what to do." Craig said, frustratedly.

"You want my opinion?" Sean asked.

"Well everyone is doing it, might as well chime in." Craig replied, gesturing dramatically.

Sean laughs then gets to the point. "Why should their opinions matter to you? It's your life, Craig. You like Ashley, go for it. Don't let the comments from the peanut gallery tell you how to feel."

Craig lets those words sink in then he realizes. "Does that include your opinions too? Because this makes your advice a bit redundant."

Sean chuckles. "You know what I mean. It's your life, man. Don't let them decide what you want and how you feel."

"You know, you're the second person who has said that to me… not those exact words but the sentiment is there." Craig retorts, making Sean laugh. "Thanks."

"Sure thing." Sean said as he got up from his seat. "But if Spinner and Marco ditch the band, I do play a mean harmonica."

"Funny." Craig said sarcastically. Sean goes to leave but Craig stops him. "If you ever wanna just hang out, I wouldn't be against it."

"I'd like that. Catch ya later." Sean said with a relaxed smile on his face.

Sean walks out of The Dot, leaving Craig to make his decision on his own.

Another short one. I'm sorry these aren't longer but I'm not trying to retool all the episodes to make it the Sean show. I just add things to the narrative where they would fit Sean.

The scenes and episodes will get longer once the ripple effects start to occur. There might even be an episode added to Season 4 that has Sean as the A plot.

What will it be?... Wait and see.

Please review. Love seeing what you guys think.