Support Group Struggles (The Devereaux Story)/Chapter 3

Eska glanced around the room and saw that everyone wanted to see what a red Smurf fighter was doing here. Eska sighed and finally admitted, "I got a doctor's note saying that I can't do stunts. I got a head injury from a previous one I did yesterday, so he said that I can't do anything that might injure my head again. But, I love stunts. That's why I'm here; to not be so obsessed with doing dangerous things."

Therapist nodded and wrote down in his notepad, "I see. You are somewhat of a daredevil, and, since you fight red Smurfs, enjoy rushing your adrenaline a lot."

"A lot," Eska agreed.

"Well, it's a good thing I can help you with that," Therapist finished writing then announced to his group, "Throughout the week, we will be doing exercises that will help with your various problems, including obsessions or habits you want to cut. We will be spending the week in Smurf Forest near the Fluorescent Fields, kinda like a camping trip for the week."

"Oh, how wonderful!" Enamored clasped his hands.

"Yes! More food to Smurf up my mouth!" Greedy exclaimed.

"Magnifique!" Painter agreed, "I do need some more paint!"

"Yay!" Britze added quietly.

Eska just shrugged, "I guess it'll be fun."

"Remember," therapist reminded them, "Don't forget to bring camping essentials."

After the club dispersed, Eska went her own way to the Sitting Rock under the Willow tree to think. She sighed, wondering what it would be like in the Fluorescent Fields. Without any stunts for that matter. She spotted Mona, doing her usual primadonna things. However, when Benny was walking by, she flipped her hair, walked right over to him, and cooed him, "Hi, Ben-ny! What do you think of my new dress?"

Eska squinted. It looked like the same dress she wears everyday.

"Um, good, Mona," Benny replied, "You look...ravishing?"

"Oh, Benny!" Mona clasped her hands, "You know just what to say!" With those words, she planted a kiss on Benny's cheek and fluttered her eyelashes. While Benny blushed a bit, Eska's jealously grew. Mona bid Benny farewell and sashayed away. Eska hated that. She hated Mona, even though Mona was nicer to everyone but her.

"Hey, Eska,"Spiro walked over and sat next to her, "How was your first day at Therapist's club?"

"Turns out it's a camp-club," Eska explained, "A clamp. Or Cub. I dunno. But, Enamored, Painter, Greedy and Britze were there too."

"Britze was there?" Spiro remarked, "Well, then you'll have one of your best friends there!"

"Yea," Eska sighed, "Spiro, I know I'm joining Therapist's clamp to control my love for stunts," She looked at Mona flirting with Handy, "But, I'm pretty sure I might be joining it for other reasons,"

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