323 Questions for Dr. Moore 2 (1/2)

Mr. Atkins looked at his son with a solem expression. Then to me. I straightened up. Mr. Atkins shook his head. ”You boys...” He sighed. ”If you wanted to talk about this, we could have talked about this at the dinner table with the whole family.” He looked me in the eyes. ”Is this why you wanted to see Dr. Moore?”

I swallowed harder than normal. ”A part of it. I like coming here because I feel better when I leave. But also because of this. We tried getting Kyle to spill on what was being hidden because I heard that it may upset me. But then on Tuesday, Zeke told me that it was just a search for my dad.”

”Is that all Zeke told you?” He asked.

”Why? Is there something else?” Noah jumped in, eyes narrowed.

Mr. Atkins and Dr. Moore shared a look.

”Not just yet.” Mr. Atkins conceded. ”We'll let you know when we know more.”

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Noah frowned. ”That's what I'm talking about, Dad.”

”Let's address the anger you have towards him for telling the twins about the search, but not you.” Dr. Moore redirected. ”Wayne, why don't you explain your thoughts on the matter?”

Wayne looked at the both of us. ”I'm sorry boys. I knew you would get upset over the search. But you know, it's not like we're trying to get rid of you, Jake. As foster parents, we have to do what's right, even if it means that it's something we don't want to do.” I nodded. I already understood that this wasn't their idea. ”As for the twins knowing before you two, that's on me. I didn't think too much about it besides the search upsetting you two. And the gift was just because I thought it was a cool idea.”

”I want a gift too then.” Noah folded his arms across his chest. ”And if you tell me it was part of an early birthday gift, then I don't want to see them getting something just as big again.”

”Noah, aren't you being a little bit petty?” Mr. Atkins looked helpless. ”This wasn't just a gift to the twins. You, Jake, and Zeke can use it as well. It's just geared more to helping pitchers. I do what I can to help you boys in your quest to be better players. If you told me you needed a glove or bat, wouldn't I get you one?”

Noah uncrossed his arms and shrugged sheepishly. ”The timing was just very suspicious, Dad. You tell them to keep a secret and then get them a gift.”

”Good.” Dr. Moore nodded. ”I'm glad you were able to convey your misgivings, Noah. On that note, I hope you don't blame your parents too much when they're trying their best. It would hurt their feelings. As I said, it was my idea for your mom to take a look.” He looked to me. ”Jake? How do you feel about this?”

I blinked. ”I'm okay.”

”With looking for your dad?”

I felt a little shy as all eyes were on me. ”Well, yea... I already talked to Zeke about it. Just because you find him, doesn't mean that he'll want me.” I paused before saying, ”I've come to terms with being left behind by him. He didn't want me. So I don't want him.”

”Oh, Jake, you can't think that way.” Mr. Atkins was quick to try and make me feel better. But I wasn't down about it. It's just the way things are.

”Jake, you can't be too sure that he didn't want you. There could have been obstacles in his way. You were so young when he left.” Dr. Moore explained.

But I was sure. Because, where was he now? Why couldn't he be found when I had spent months in the hospital and rehab? He never came back. Neither did my brother. He must have been satisfied with that one son and just gave me away to the devil.