I'll Be Your Gerard If You'll Be My Frank

Getting Settled

{Gerard's POV}

I took a deep breath.

I couldn't help but fidget with my sleeve.

My Mom needed to come back now.

I didn't like sitting here.

It was like I was sitting outside the principal's office while he told my Mom what I'd done.

I hadn't done anything.

Well...

I guess I had.

It was what I hadn't done.

I hadn't eaten.

It was just so easy though.

I knew it was time to stop.

It was time to be normal.

"Gerard?"

I looked up to see a woman come out of the office.

"Come on in," She smiled.

I slowly got up and followed her into the room.

She shut the door behind me.

My Mom was standing next to a desk with a sad smile on her face.

I stopped.

They didn't expect me to say goodbye so soon did they?

No...

My Mom walked up to me and cupped my right cheek with her hand.

"I've... I've got to leave now, Gerard."

Oh my God...

"I love you, Honey," She kissed my head, "I'll come and visit you as soon as I can."

I was too stunned to say anything.

"I think it would be best if you left now, Mrs Way."

I looked over at the women.

Fuck her.

My Mom nodded, tears working their way down her face.

"Goodbye, Sweetheart."

She pulled me into a hug.

I hugged her back, not wanting to let go.

I had to though of course.

She let go and smiled again before slowly leaving the room.

I watched as she shut the door behind her.

Just like that... She was gone.

I still had no idea what was going on.

"Would you like to take a seat, Gerard?"

Looked like I'd be finding out now.

I hesitantly sat down in front of the desk.

The woman sat behind it and grinned at me.

To be honest, I didn't think now was the time for smiling.

"My name's Dr Palmer and I'm in charge of this clinic."

I nodded slightly.

"Your mother has told me why you're here and let me assure you that we will do our best to try and help you."

I didn't like this at all.

There was a knock on the door.

"Come in."