Shadow and Rocky made their way up the long walkway to Suite 310.  Shadow tentatively opened the door to the suite. Inside she saw there were seats but no receptionist.  Another patient was waiting in one of the chairs. Rocky noticed the walls hung serene pictures of flowers and mountainscapes. Shadow and Rocky took their seats and waited for the therapists to come and get them. 

‘Shadow, good morning. Please come with me,” said Shadow’s therapist, Mr. Ruthless. He led her down a hallway to the third door. Please have a seat.  Shadow nervously took a seat directly across from Mr. Ruthless.

Meanwhile, a short while later, Ms. Hardnose came and got Rocky.  Rocky followed her to the second door down the hallway.  Ms, Hardnose had Rocky take a seat.. “Tell me why you are here,” said Ms. Hardnose.  “My sister made me come.  She keeps telling me I eat too much.  I can’t help it.  I am also hungry.  I’m still a kitten,” said Rocky.  I see.  Do you think you overeat?” said Ms. Hardnose. “I don’t,  I am growing and need food constantly,” said Rocky. Can I tell you my observation?” said Ms. Hardnose. “I don’t like the sound of that,” said Rocky putting his head down. “I see a scared kitten that is eating to hide his feelings.  You look like a bowling ball.  A kitten should be lean.  I am concerned for you,” said Ms. hardnose. “If you’re tired of eating your feelings, we have some work to do.  That’s all the time we have.  Will I see you next week?  “Yes, I think so, said, Rocky.  Rocky got up and went back to the lobby.

“Shadow what made you come in here today?” asked Mr. Ruthless.. “I’ve been feeling sad about my mother.  She has dementia and Alhiemzers and is close to the end of her life,”  I have mixed feelings about my mother.  She sexualized me at a young age and molested me.  I one side I’m happy she is dying and on the other I am sad, “I understand where you are coming from. I feel I can help you.  We will need to talk about your kittenhood and your upbringing.  Are you ready to do that?” asked Mr. Ruthless. “I think I am. I”m tired of running front it.  I never truly feel happy most of the time. I have nightmares at night due to her behavior,” said Shadow with tears running down her furry face. Our time is up Shadow. I look forward to working with you.  Same time next week?” “Yes, thank you, doctor.  I am scared but I know ai need to address my mommy issue, said Shadow as she stood up to head back to the lobby.

When Shadow got to the lobby, she saw Rocky sitting by himself.  The lobby was empty now.  “Come on Rocky, let’s go home,” said Shadow as she reached for his hand to pull him out of the chair.  The two held each other’s hand as they headed to the car to head home…