private Close Encounters of the Past (Private with Dynamo Pad)

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@Dynamo Pad

Devin smiles as she got off of the phone "Alright, Your mom and Scarlet will be over shortly" she says and nods, hugging him "Now, to make that appointment for you" she'd say as she would dial up Dr Wolf and make an appointment. She hangs up a few minutes later "Alright, you have an appointment with Dr Wolf next Wednesday" she would say, "Now, I'm going to go play some games" she says, taking out her game card, and goes over to the hoops game.

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@Dreadmare

Dynamo nodded as Devin got off of the phone with Gentle and Scarlet. "Okay and I guess having you say my mom's name would make sense, as well. Considering you two are together, after all." He chuckled sheepishly as he still felt nervous about what his mom and Scarlet would say to him. He took a deep breath and let out a shaky sigh. He knew that he would just have to cross that bridge when they got to it. He was thinking too much into worrying that he didn't realize that Devin got off of the phone once again. "Huh? Oh, okay and that's good to hear. Glad to know that I was able to get an appointment with Dr. Wolf." He nodded as she took out her game card, while announcing that she would go play the hoops game. "Same old Devin as ever. I remember you were always the one who loved the arcade, as well. I guess that's where Scarlet got her love of games from."

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@Dynamo Pad

Devin chuckles "You betcha" she would say "Like mother, like daughter and all" she'd then throw a hoop and get a 5 pointer "wooh!" the older female bunny would cheer, and then turn around to see that her daughter Scarlet was there with Gentle. She throws the last ball and collects her things, as the tickets were all electronic and put onto her card when she swiped it. She goes over to them "Come on you two, lets go find somewhere to quiet so Dynamo can talk to you" she says, looking to Dynamo, signalling it was time.

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@Dreadmare

"It's just like the old saying goes. Like father, like son, as well." He would smile softly as she scored five points from the basket Devin had made. He wanted to cheer along with her, but he still felt awful from what had happened earlier. As Devin turned to see Scarlet and Gentle had arrived, Dynamo looked away as he felt his heart race into overdrive. Both in nervousness and fear of what would happen. Once Devin completed the game, Dynamo winced slightly as signaled him over to her. With a reluctant nod, the blue unicorn slowly made his way over towards the others. 

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@Dynamo Pad

Devin smiles reassuringly at him "It's okay, Dynamo just has something he needs to tell you" she says as she leads them to the food court, "Be sure to order some food first" she would say, going to order her lunch, pay for it and bring it back. Sitting down, she would wait for the others, before looking to Dynamo "Go ahead sweetie"

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@Dreadmare

At the mention of needing to say something, Gentle could only nod with concern in her eyes. "Okay. I didn't know that there was something that needed to be discussed." She would say as she went to order some food. Dynamo just took a seat next to Devin, while sitting across from Gentle and Scarlet. He didn't feel like ordering anything as he wasn't exactly hungry at the moment. He felt more nervous and concerned about what he had to say. As everyone else brought back food and sat down, Dynamo closed his eyes and sighed softly. "Okay. The thing is that I didn't really have to work today. In all honesty, I left because I was...just upset." Gentle raised an eyebrow slightly. "Upset? Upset about what, dear?" Just hearing her words and the fear of hurting everyone had caused Dynamo to shake in fear. "I-I was upset about you and Devin being together. I mean, don't get me wrong mom. I'm happy that you and her are together. I really am. I-It's just...I just didn't understand. After some time had passed when we lost dad, you told me that you had no intention of finding anyone else. That dad could never be replaced by anyone. When I heard that you and Devin were together, I was happy, but I was still so confused. It was like you went back on your own word and that you didn't care." He felt a stray tear or two escape, but at this point he didn't really care if anyone saw. A pained look of concern was etched onto Gentle's face as she heard her son's explanation. "Oh, honey." She reached out and placed a comforting hand upon his own. She didn't know that something like this had bothered him that badly. She knew that after the incident her kids went through, her son was more closed off from his emotions. She wondered if she could have talked to him about this more.

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@Dynamo Pad

Scarlet would simply just reach over and hold his hand "Oh sweetie" she'd say, not entirely sure what to say but she would then just draw him into a big, tight hug "Thank you for telling us, I'm proud of you for not keeping your feelings to yourself, as we both know that keeping your emotions locked up can end badly in the long run" she would cheek nuzzle him before kisisng him softly.

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@Dreadmare

Dynamo flinched slightly as he felt the hands of Gentle and Scarlet upon his own. He was caught off guard as he was pulled into a tight hug by the female rabbit. He had listened to her words, but his mind hadn't caught up to what had been happening. He soon snapped back into reality as he was pulled into a kiss by his girlfriend. He was able to return the affection, but he soon regrettably pulled back from the nuzzle and kiss. "I-I don't understand. How can you say all that? I mean, I get what you're saying, but aren't you mad? D-Don't you hate me or anything? At least say something like how could I think such a thing, or something like that." Gentle pulled back her hand as if she was going to smack her son across the face. However, she slowly placed her hand upon her son's cheek, before placing her hand upon his head and gently ruffled is mane. "There's nothing else to say, honey. So much has happened and we know how much you and Scarlet had suffered. I admit that I did say that. Maybe in the future, I might have tried to find someone to love and cherish like your father. I would have definitely talked to you about it, but I wasn't sure when it would have been a good time. Everything happened so quickly, but I knew that I truly care about Devin. Maybe if we had discussed it sooner and took everyone's feelings into account, then it wouldn't have escalated into something like this. I'm sorry if this had caused you such pain. If you don't approve, then I understand and we'll stop." Dynamo's eyes widened in shock, before shaking his head without a second thought.

"No! Don't do that. You deserve to be happy, just like Scarlet, Devin and I deserve to be happy. Just like anyone else in Equestria. I want you to be happy too mom. If Devin makes you happy, then I'm grateful that she's there for you. She may not be like my dad, but she'll be family, as well. We're all in this together, right?" Gentle smiled as she felt her mouth quiver in pride. A few tears were threatening to escape as she pulled her son into a hug. One that Dynamo returned without a second thought. "Thank you, sweetheart. That really means a lot." She looked over as Scarlet as she motioned for her to join in on the hug.

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@Dynamo Pad

Scarlet and Devin both joined in the hug, "I'm not mad at you love, I can understand how you feel, after daddy disappeared, I didn't think mommy would ever find someone" she says, nuzzling him "But I am glad she has, and I am glad that is your mommy" she says, offering some of her soda to him "Here, take a drink love, you're a little dehydrated" she would smile to him.

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@Dreadmare

Dynamo felt Scarlet and Devin had joined in on the hug, before turning his his spot and giving his girlfriend a tight hug. "Thank you and I'm so, so sorry, Scarlet. I know you must have suffered, as well. I guess I didn't realize we were going through the same sort of issues. I guess we both thought differently, but now I know that everything is going to be okay." He returned the nuzzle and held her close. Worried that she would disappear if he were to let go. "I'm glad that my mom found someone. If it could have been anyone, then I'm glad to know that it Devin." He accepted the offered drink as his hands shook slightly. He looked like he was out of control on his emotions, but he knew he had gone through a lot in the last hour or so. He took a sip of his soda and sighed. His stress and anxiety were slowly starting to fade away. He offered his girlfriend a caring smile, before Gentle got out of her seat to allow the young couple to sit together. She then took Dynamo's original seat and sat next to Devin. "You're right about what you said before, sweetheart. Everything is going to be okay now. Seeing how we are all in this together. Nothing is going to break this family apart anymore." She smiled, taking Devin's hand into her own.

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@Dynamo Pad

She nods and nuzzles him lovingly before giving him some food "Eat up now dear, then we can all go to the arcade and just have some fun before going home, time to relax and let loose" she would say as Devin would nod "I agree dears, then at home maybe we can discuss this a bit more and then just relax the rest of the day, how does that sound?" She asks Gentle and Dynamo.

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@Dreadmare

Dynamo nodded as he returned the nuzzle. "Okay and I would like that. It's been a while since we've been to the arcade together. Maybe then, we can go home to relax and watch some movies." He would say as he began eating the food they all had ordered. At the mention of Devin's question, Dynamo and Gentle looked to each other, before looking back at Devin with a nod. "I think that would be okay. Oh, and by the way. Devin had scheduled an appointment for me to meet Dr. Wolf." Gentle was momentarily surprised, before giving Devin a grateful look. "I didn't know that you scheduled an appointment. Thank you for doing that, my dear. It really means a lot with all the help that you've provided. I also didn't expect to have Dr. Wolf to be involved. I would have expected him to be booked with so many appointments."

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@Dynamo Pad

Devin smiles a little "You're welcome Gentle, and well normally he would be, but it would seem he had worked with Scarlet a bit" she says as Scarlet nods "And was more than happy to squeeze an appointment with Dynamo in" she would say, before looking to Dynamo "But I must warn you Dynamo, he might bring up..the incident"

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@Dreadmare

“Oh. I actually didn’t know that Dr. Wolf had Scarlet as a patient for therapy sessions. The kids were always spending time together, but there were a few times that they were separated from each other. I’m guessing theee therapy sessions with Dr. Wolf was the reason?” Gentle would ask, while Dynamo nodded in understanding. “Do you mean with what happened in the past?” He would ask, shivering slightly in regards to what happened in the past.

“I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. With everything that has happened over the years, then I guess it makes perfect sense. That, and it might lead to some sort of self discovery. Things that Scarlet and I, or even you and my mom have not know before. Regarding what happened to in the past, of course.”

Edited January 12, 2020 by Dynamo Pad

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Scarlet nodded "I was having so much trouble sleeping after the incident, so auntie Snowshoe and auntie Geraldine had me go see him for a while. It really helped" she would smile "Though..I am still trying to find out what in Equestria happened to daddy" she'd say, looking to Gentle and Devin. Devin nods "Just..don't get your hopes up too high, okay sweetie" she asks and Scarlet nods.

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@Dreadmare

"I'm guessing always being there for each other after the incident helped, but it might not have helped completely." Dynamo responded sadly, before Gentle looked at the young couple. "We all have different methods in dealing with nightmares, or sadness from traumatizing events. What really matters is that you two were there for each other. Always spending time together and stopping by to comfort one another, no matter what. It really showed me how much you truly loved each other." Dynamo smiled softly at his mother's words, before taking Scarlet's paw into his hand. "You're right, mom." He turned to look at his girlfriend, while giving her a hopeful expression. "Maybe there's something in your memory that might be suppressed? Perhaps talking with Dr. Wolf and thinking back will able to call upon that memory. I know it might be a long shot, but maybe we'll figure something out." He says, wanting to do his best in helping his special someone.

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@Dynamo Pad

Scarlet nodded "I'm sure there are still some memories that haven't surfaced" she says and smiles, finishing her food "Seeing Dr Wolf will certainly help, especially if Mrs Aramau is there" she says with a smile, "she can...say things the Doc is too polite to say"

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@Dreadmare

"If that's the case, then maybe you can go with me when I go to see Dr. Wolf." Dynamo would say as he finished his food. "I'm not scheduled to see him for another few days. So, maybe we can somehow work something into the schedule. Perhaps Mrs. Aramau will be free to join in on the therapy discussion." He smiled softly with a nod. "This Dr. Wolf sounds nice and reserved in saying specific things. Although, it mostly depends on how everyone interprets one thing or another. Given that everyone has their own opinion on one matter or another." Gentle responded, while giving her two cents on the topic at hand.

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@Dynamo Pad

"I would suggest to take it one step at a time Dynamo, sweetie" Devin would say, placing her soft paws upon his hands "Maybe see Dr Wolf by yourself for the first few sessions, then see if Scarlet can come along after" she suggests to Dynamo, as Scarlet nods.

"I feel mom is right dear, I'll come for support, but I will wait outside his office for you" Scarlet says as she stretches "and as tempting the games at the arcade is, I kind of just want to go home, cuddle up with Milkshake, Chocolate and you, and just sleep. I'm honestly exhausted"

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@Dreadmare

Dynamo's ears twitched as he turned to look at Devin, who had placed her paws upon his hands. "I guess thinking that Dr. Wolf would have myself and Scarlet in the same appointment would be asking for too much. I thought since we went through a similar situation, then I thought it would be easier to help out. Knock out two birds with one stone, or something like that." He would say, nodding at the mention of the female rabbit tagging along. "I think that would be for the best. Seeing how it would be the first time I've met him in person. He'd have to see how I am, before proceeding to add Scar into the therapy meetings."

"No matter what happens. Just know that you two are there for each other. Devin and I are here for you, as well. We'll all get through this and hopefully we can all move on to a bright and better future." Gentle would say, smiling as she was thankful things had seemed to become back to normal. As back to normal as she would have expected. "I think we can arrange a cuddle with the lovable Milkshake and Chocolate. I'm a bit tired myself and I think some rest would be nice. Would you like for me to carry you back, my dear?" Dynamo asks, taking his girlfriend's paw into his hand.

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Scarlet nods "I know you'd want to get it all out both of our systems as soon as possible, but it would be best for you to have some solo sessions with Dr Wolf first, get it out of your system and then I'll come in" she'd then nuzzle him lovingly "mm being carried back sounds nice" she'd say to him and nuzzle him. 

Devin smiles "I think the kids have the right idea hon" she'd say to Gentle "shall we too go back home for some rest?"

Edited January 17, 2020 by Dreadmare

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@AzureMoon

"I like that plan. I will admit that I would like to get the session out of the way and done with, but I know it's not that simple. Since there can be multiple sessions to try and discover what might be wrong. I know there will come a time for when we can have a therapy session together with Dr. Wolf." He smiled softly as he would return the nuzzle. "Okay, then. How would you like for me to carry you, my love? Would you like to be carried like my princess, or would you rather like a piggyback ride?"

Gentle nodded in agreement, before giving her opinion on her son's response. "You're right on it not being as simple as one would think, honey. There could be multiple sessions to also see how you are doing from the previous session. A problem can't be fixed overnight as time plays an important factor." She would say, looking over to Devin with a sly smile. "I think going back home to get some rest sounds lovely. Although, I thought you would have wanted to keep playing some arcade games. Remember the last time you were here? It took myself and the owner of the arcade to drag you out. You were so set on wanting to break your own high score." She would say with a chuckle.

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@Dynamo Pad

Scarlet smiles "Mm carry me in your arms like I am a princess, please dear" she'd say "I promise, I'm still quite light" she'd nuzzle him and wait for him to pick him up, while Devin looks to Gentle and smiles "Honestly, if it was any other day, I would say lets stay at the arcade, but with everything that's been going on today, I'm feeling a bit fatigued" she would say with a warm smile "Besides, it'll be the first time we snuggle as a couple"

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@AzureMoon

Dynamo smiled with a soft chuckle, before giving the female rabbit a nod. "Carry you like a princess? Excellent choice and of course, my princess." He would say, picking her up and carrying his girlfriend like a princess. "Now, let's go home." He nuzzled her, before he started to make their way out of the arcade. He would soon stop walking as he looked behind to make sure that Gentle and Devin would follow the couple. Back with the other couple, Gentle would chuckle once more at the reply, but she couldn't blame Devin. "Passing up on video games? Now that would be shocking to hear from you, but you're right. Plus, I just finished my dance classes for the day. So, I'm feeling a little fatigued, as well." She would say, while returning the warm smile to Devin. "Well, when you put it that way. I think that sounds like a nice idea, my dear." She looked over to see Dynamo and Scarlet were waiting for them at the front entrance. "I guess we should get going, as well. We wouldn't want our kids to forget about us." She would say with another laugh.

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@Dynamo Pad

Scarlet would smile and nuzzle into his chest "Mm this is perfect" she would say, then also looking behind them to see that her mother and Gentle were indeed beginning to follow them.

Devin smiles "Trust me, once things are settled, I will be coming back to engage in arcade games"