His father was getting worse, he knew that. But it was that time of year, and almost as soon as the Christmas lights started going up, something switched inside the man. He wasn’t sure why he had thought going over had been a good idea at all, but then things normally got worse when he didn’t. Now his father was leaving for the day, off to do something important whilst he was wondering how he explained new injuries to Kenzie. Hearing footsteps he realised Jessica must have been in the house the entire time. Shit. He’d stayed quiet so hopefully she had only heard them talking. Closing his eyes he knew he’d have to play it off as that. “When did you get here?” @jessgrcyson​

Caleb sighed, leaning against the wall for a moment. Fuck he hated hospitals. For the most part he had managed to go to his appointments alone, not wanting anyone to actually see just how damaged he was. He’d keep up the lie that they had treated him well, if only because then maybe he would be able to believe it and all would be ok. That was all he needed, everything be ok and he could carry on. Perhaps lying to himself wouldn’t help, but he was at a loss as to what else he could do. Seeing someone else there he tried to smile, though for once it didn’t seem very convincing, “does it ever get easier coming in here?” @jessgrcyson​

It was just another day, and he just had to keep up the pretence that everything was fine for as long as possible. Reputation was about the only thing that he had right now, and he wasn’t going to risk that just because he was a bit sad. After all, reputation took a lifetime to build, and a moment to destroy. He wouldn’t do that, not if he could help it. Smiles and manners, all he could do. It wasn’t that often that he went into the hospital but sometimes work needed it, and he had wanted to speak to a former patient. Coming out of the room though, he just felt more exhausted than ever. “Think that’s the worst I’ve seen her. Suppose the chart isn’t looking any better?” he asked the nurse outside. @jessgrcyson​

Brandon: Did you get home okay?