Chapter 108

Despite Andrew's continued smile, he let go of the push on Tommy's thoughts as he lifted the anxiety and gently eliminated those tensions. "No Tommy, you don't have to," he said. "It is not necessary for you to feel guilty or remorseful in this case; you have not done anything to me that you should be forgiven for. You went through something that, for the vast majority of individuals, leads to persistent sadness and, far too frequently, suicide. Now, how can I be of use to you?" Andrew inquired of him in a kind manner. "...I understand that you expressed an interest in trying my novel technique, but I must tell you that it is not what you are likely anticipating."

"Well..." To try to keep his new combination of old anxieties and newfound relief under control, Tommy said, taking a long, shaky breath in an effort to manage his new mix of old nerves and newfound relief, "Sir, as I previously stated, I've been attempting everything I can think of in order to return to normalcy..."