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Part One
Nick sat in front of this computer. He ran his hands though his hair and glanced at the clock. He let out a long sigh. He leaned back in his chair and bit his bottom lip. He again looked at the clock, and then checked the computer time.
"Shit" he said out load. He turned and looked around the room. He heard a click on the computer. He turned and faced it.
Formerlabrat has entered the chat room.
"Oh thank god" Nick said he again turned around then looked back at
the computer.
Formerlabrat: sorry I'm late my friend. I was out on my first solo.
A hit and run. I solved it (does a little dance)
Shutin88 : Nice work. That's ok, so what's going on.
Formerlabrat : Not much same old shit, just working and playing
Shutin88 : Same stuff here as well.
Formerlabrat : So we've been talking for a long time. Am I going to
meet you someday?
Nick pushed his chair back just a bit. He starred at the last entry.
He again looked over his shoulder. He took a beep breath. He almost
turned off the computer but stopped himself. He closed his eyes and
opened them.
Shutin88 : Why must you ask that all the time?
Formerlabrat : We chat everyday at the same time. We have done this
for over a year now. I would like to meet you so I can put a face to
name. Heck I don't even know you real name.
Shutin88 : Nick
Greg pushed his chair back.
"Oh man, are you talking in a chat room" Catherine asked.
"Kinda" Greg said. "Just someone I've chatted with for a long time.
He just told me his name."
"You shouldn't play around with that stuff Greg, It's a waste of
time. You never really know what kind of person you are talking to."
she said walking over to the computer.
Formerlabrat : Greg, nice to meet you Nick
Shutin88 : Nice to meet you Greg. So what are your plans tonight.
Catherine looked at Greg.
"Just watch and see" Greg said.
Formerlabrat : I'm getting off and going to club for a while. Gonna
meet a few friends. Then I head home kind of early cause I have to
work tomorrow. What about you.
Shutin88 : sounds fun. I have to work.
Formerlabrat : You always have to work. Maybe since I know your name
you will tell me what you do
Catherine again looked at Greg. "He sounds boring Greg why in the
world do you talk to him"
"Kinda feel sorry for him" Greg said.
There again was a long wait.
Nick got up and walked into the kitchen. He got a glass and filled
it with water. He drank it down and put the glass back on the
counter. He walked back to the computer.
"Did you piss him off" Catherine asked.
"Don't know. He doesn't like to tell me stuff about himself." Greg
said picking up a pen and started chewing on it.
"Damit Greg that was my pen" Catherine snapped.
Greg held it out to her and smiled.
"No thanks, I don't want it back" she said backing away.
"I'll get you a new one" he said.
She rolled her eyes at him. "That was my favorite pen" she said
under her breath.
Shutin88: I host a chat room that helps adults with phobias.
"Oh see now I know he's a dork" Catherine said smiling.
Formerlabrat : Really Wow, that's sounds different
"Don't put that" she said hitting Greg "Move" she put her hands on
the key board and erased what he's typed.
Formerlabrat : Really, I bet you help a lot of people out doing that" she typed.
"Oh yeah that sounds better" Greg said pushing her away.
"I'm your boss remember you shouldn't push me. In fact you're on the
clock"
"Nope I'm on my lunch break, so I can play around the computer if I
want to." Greg said still chewing on the pen.
Shutin88 : more then you would think, a lot of people have fears and
don't know how to face them. I help them find ways.
They both starred at the monitor.
"Now what" Greg said.
"I don't know"
"You started this" Greg said.
"Well you better say something to him"
Formerlabrat : Does that pay well. Greg shrugged as he sent it.
Shutin88 : Yeah I make enough to get by
Formerlabrat : hmm well I'm still trying to adjust from my pay cut.
Shutin88 : yeah but if you're happy being a CSI it is worth it isn't
it.
Formerlabrat : true very true. Well my lunch break is almost over
and you never answered my question about us meeting.
"Greg" Catherine almost shouted she again hit him.
"Man you're hurting me, I'm gonna tell Gil" Greg whined.
"Gil's gonna kick your ass when I tell him out asked someone over
the internet chat room to meet you"
Nick rubbed his hands over his face. He pushed his chair away again
and stood up.
"Why do you keep asking that" he said. He turned and looked over at
the window. He sat down in front of the computer.
Shutin88 : it would be much better if you stopped asking to meet me
Formerlabrat : ok, sorry Nick. I don't want to upset you.
Shutin88 : No, I'm sorry. If we did meet you would have to come to
my place.
Formerlabrat : wouldn't it be better to meet at the mall or something
"Greg don't do this, your scaring me" Catherine said
Shutin88 : it has to be my place or it can't happen.
Nick bit his bottom lip and licked his teeth.
Greg chewed on the end of his pen.
"Greg you're not really thinking about this are you" Catherine said.
"No, no way" he said
"Hey Cath, I need you for a second" Warrick called out.
"Greg I mean it don't you do anything stupid." she said walking away
from him.
Formerlabrat : ok your place it is.
Shutin88 : I have to think about it first. I don't have many people
over.
Formerlabrat : Ok you let me know. I gotta go my lunch break is over.
Shutin88 : ok, have fun tonight.
Formerlabrat : don't work to hard.
Shutin88 has just signed off.
Greg turned off his computer.
"What did you tell him" Catherine asked.
"I said no way, and he said fine and logged off" Greg said closing
turning off his computer.
"Good because I would really hate to kick your ass. I could do it
you know" she said smiling.
"That's the scary part. I know you can.
Nick got up and walked to his door. He opened it and looked outside.
"Damit" he said seeing the paper almost 7 feet down the hallway. He
took a deep breath and took a step towards the open door. He started
to sweat and shake. He tried to reach for it but couldn't.
He wiped the sweat off his face and leaned against the door.
"Here you go freak" someone yelled and tossed the paper at Nick.
"Loser"
"Can't even leave your own apartment to get the fucking paper"
Nick picked up the paper and slammed the door. Locking the 4
different locks he had on it.
He backed into the corner as he heard pounding on the door. He
dropped to the ground. He pulled his legs close to him.
"Open up you fucking weirdo. Why don't you come outside and play"
Nick put his hands over his ears.
"Come out and play loser" he could hear just over the pounding.
Nick held his ears tighter. He rocked back and front.
"Just go way" he cried out. "Leave me alone"
The pounding finally stopped. But Nick didn't move for almost an
hour. He sat there holding his ears rocking back and forth.
"Please leave me alone" he whispered.
His alarm clock went off and he pulled his hands off his ears and
looked around . It was almost 1:30. He slowly got to his feet . He
went into the restroom and opened his med cabinet. He pulled out a
bottle of pills and swallowed 2 down. He followed them down with a
glass of water.
His phone rang making him jump. He dropped the glass and water
spilled ever where.
"Shit" he said turning around looking at the phone.
"No one is here to take your call. Leave a message at the tone."
"Nicky, I know your there honey, it's your mother. Why won't you
pick up the phone. You can't keep living like this baby. Your dad
and I just want to help you. That's all. Please Nick you can't stay
in that apartment the rest of your life. We miss you, your sister's
misses you. Honey, say something.
Nick its dad. Come on pick up. Please we can talk about this ok. We
can help you if you just let us.
We love you so much.
Nick fine. Maybe you're asleep. I will try tomorrow.
Nick walked over and deleted the message. He went into the restroom
and got a towel to clean up the water. His alarm went off again. He
jumped hearing the sound. He put the towel up and walked over to the
computer. He logged on and went to work.
