All that ick inside Caleb had to go somewhere. I think Asa is naturally empathetic. He would absolutely do this for almost anyone.
I know Giles recognized that Asa needed him more. It might be symbolic of his total acceptance of Asa into his pack.
Bonding is so much more than instant connections. It's the little things that actually build a relationship. That's why it's important that Caleb and Asa have those moments. I'm glad you noticed and it pulled at your emotions. I guess I'm doing something right when it comes to this writing stuff.
Your unshakable faith in Caleb and Asa is admirable.
Sometimes I get overly descriptive, but this chapter needed every word to hammer in the seriousness of what was going on.
I wish in real life there were people like Asa who could rid the world of the darkness that threatens to overwhelm people's lives. It would make therapists jobs much easier.
I've already had a call from a resident with a leaking county water issue. All week it's been this way. I knew better than to think I'd get off scott-free this weekend.
Aaron is young. He can deal with the crazy hours.
Nails bitten off is what I was hoping for. Mission accomplished.
Giles, as an Alpha has an ingrained need to take care of those he considers part of his pack. Even though Caleb and Asa aren't official members, he still considers them "his". Asa must have been much worse off than Caleb for Giles to attend to him first. Giles will make sure they're properly looked after.
As always, your observations are right on the money.
Asa knows that before Caleb can tackle his psychological problems he has to take care of the physiological ones.
Caleb is starting to come around.
Asa doesn't believe in sugar coating.
We have no idea yet what role Asa is going to play with the pups. It might be too great of a toll if they ever get to that point.
Asa couldn't risk doing it in two sessions. Could you imagine having to stop at a critical point and Caleb’s mind would be like scrambled eggs? It's exactly like surgery. He's opening up Caleb's psyche. No putting that cat back in the bag once it's out.
This isn't my first time riding this rodeo bull named Vertigo.
(🎼Hello, hello. I'm at a place called vertigo! 🎵🎶 thank you U2 for planting those lyrics in my head. Lol.)
It's not as severe as I've dealt with in the past. It's annoying as hell though. I once had viral labrynthitis.(viral infection of the innermost part of your ear)Take your worst bed spins and times them by 100. I was in bed for 3 days. This time I'm able to sit up so I'm going to watch bad natural disaster movies all day and see if it goes away.