Archive for October, 2009
First Consultation~Nolan
Appointment with Nolan Blade. Set up by a Mr. Mihailov for 1230.
“I fucked up.”
I blinked. “I’m sorry?”
“That’s why I’m here. I fucked up and the guilt is eating at me. I mean, I know that I shouldn’t have taken Alana out of the house but-”
“But?”
He tapped his fingers against his knee before he shrugged. “But I wanted to do something besides stay holed up in the apartment and cower in fear. I should have went by myself but I knew if I went by myself she just would have followed.”
“Who are we talking about?”
“Alana.”
“Ahhh….”
Alana seems to be an important dynamic to this group.
“Yeah man. It’s just that-” Nolan scrubbed a hand over his face. “My brother is out there risking his life every fucking day and what am I doing? Nothing!”
“Aren’t you protecting the pack that your brother leaves behind?”
Nolan laughed bitterly. “Yeah, I’m protecting them by smoking the ganja. Being Mr. Stoney McStoner as Alana calls me. Jesus Christ! What the fuck am I doing with my life?”
“Nolan…”
“And Caine is never going to talk to me again. I almost got his mate killed. He won’t return my phone calls. He’s the fucking Alpha. He can have me booted out of the pack if he wants to.”
“Do you think he will?”
“Hell if I know. He’s pissed off enough. And I can’t blame him. I almost got his mate taken away. You don’t understand the dynamics of the pack. Without a mate, without pups we are nothing.”
“I don’t think that he’ll force you out of the pack. From what I know of Caine he can be a little hot headed but he’s almost always reasonable. Just give him some time Nolan.”
“That’s what Rho said. How much time should I give him? And damn if I don’t sound like a bitch.” He gave a little laugh before rubbing his forehead.
“Nolan?”
“Yeah?”
“I saw your brother a few weeks ago.” I hesitated before clearing my throat. “He had a message for you.”
“What was it?”
“He said to watch your back and to keep an eye on Caine.” Also not to do anything stupid but I think he has enough guilt eating at him.
“How’s Greg doing?”
“He seemed okay. A little frayed but alright. Nolan, things will look up.”
“The sun will come out tomorrow like fucking Annie said huh?”
I smiled. “Yes.”
I watched as he pushed up from the couch and heaved a sigh. “Thanks doc.”
“No problem Nolan. If you need to talk-”
“Yeah, Rho will probably be in touch with you. For Vamps they aren’t bad. Have you met Ulrich yet?” When I shook my head he grinned before heading out the door.
Nolan appears to have have a form of sibling rivalry. He doesn’t dislike his brother. He just wants to be out there doing something. Hopefully that something doesn’t lead to more trouble.
First Consultation~Ethan
Marking a red X through my cancelled appointment I tapped the pen against the table. Well, that just cleared up an hour of my time. Now what did I-
The door flew open and suddenly Ethan Vanderwall was striding toward the couch. Crossing his legs he made sure the crease was straight on his pants before he fold steepled his hands and stared silently at me. Another man stood silently by his side.
“May I help you?”
“I’ve heard some interesting things about your practice. Things that I need to know.”
“No can do. All these files are confidental.”
“I understand that. However, I-”
“No, I don’t think you understand. My patients expect a certain degree of-”
“Greg, would you care to explain what happens to people who defy me?”
The man barely shot a glance my way before shrugging. “I think she gets your drift.”
“Of course I do! However-”
“You saw my wife the other day. What exactly did she say?”
Pinching my forehead I shook my head. “Mr. Vanderwall, I’m sure if you’re wife wanted you to know she’d tell you. Now-”
“She blames me for our son running away. As if I had anything to do with that. The boy needs to grow a backbone. Maybe he’ll grow one more quickly if he’s out on his own.”
“‘The boy’ is ten years old. No child needs to be out on the streets by himself. Who knows what can happen?” I snapped.
Ethan shrugged his broad shoulders. “That was the choice he made. If-”
“Do you love your son or is he just a pawn for you to use in whatever twisted games you have going on?”
He was half way across the room before Greg stepped in front of him and pushed him back. “No, she has nothing to do with this. I told you this was a bad idea. Let’s go.”
I watched as Ethan shoved Greg away before he straightening his suit. He glared at me. “Just for the record he is my son. Of course I care for him.”
Which isn’t the same thing as loving him.
Greg walked past me and keeping a wary eye on the door leaned closer. “Tell my brother to watch his back and keep an eye on Caine. Tell him not to do anything stupid. Are we clear?”
I nodded and he grinned, making his stern face almost boyish, before following after Ethan.
Ethan Vanderwall has no respect for anyone else but thinks that everyone should have respect for him. He has an inferiority complex he tries to hide behind a gruff exterior. I need to get in touch with Gregory Blade’s brother.
First Consultation~Domonique
Impromptu appointment called in by Mrs. Vanderwall’s assistant for 1230.
The silence stretched as Dom, as I had been asked to call her, sat staring down at her knees.
“Dom, I understand that there was something that you wanted tot talk about?” I prodded gently.
She shrugged. “Not really. I just wanted to get out of the house. I can still smell him in there.”
“Smell who?”
“My son. Julius. And it’s tearing my heart apart.”
I watched as she absently rubbed at her chest and felt my own constrict at her leaden tone. “Where is Julius?”
She laughed humorlessly. “He ran away. He ran away so I could be happy again but the little fool doesn’t understand that he makes me happy.”
Dom seems to have a warm, loving relationship with her son.
“Why would he run away? And where would he go?”
“Because of Ethan. Our relationship isn’t the best on a good day but I’ve been with him so long…I know his faults. It’s just over the last few years he’s changed into a person that I can’t stand. And Julius was going to look for his cousin Caine.”
Caine Lancaster???!!!
“So, why don’t you just leave?”
“It’s…complicated. Ethan would never let me leave with Julius and I can’t leave my son with him.”
It seems as if Ethan Vanderwall is a very domineering man.
“Have you talked to a lawyer about this situation?”
She laughed humorlessly before rubbing her hands tiredly over her eyes. “What lawyer wants to go up against Ethan? He has wealth and power and the man isn’t in his right mind.”
“But what about your son? You don’t want him to grow up in that sort of environment. “
“No, no I don’t but I don’t want to live my life in fear either. I can’t just run away. I made my bed. I’m a prisoner of my own making…and there’s nothing I can do about it.”
“I’m sure if-”
“No, no.” Her shoulders straightened and she stared at me with piercing blue eyes. “I’ve never been a victim. I’m not going to start now. I know what I have to do.”
“Dom, if there’s anything that I can do to help don’t hesitate to call me. I don’t think you’re thinking rationally right now.”
“This is the most rational I have been in weeks. Thank you for taking the time to see me.”
“It’s not a problem.”
I waited until the door closed softly behind her before scribbling a quick note.
I need to get in touch with Caine.