Man to man

~ GAVIN ~

“Do you think you’re jealous of your brother?”

The question was direct — too direct, but I guess that’s the point of therapy. To help people confront the uncomfortable feelings buried deep in their hearts. When I walked into Dr. Sid’s office about twenty minutes ago, I thought I was ready to do that. But as the session progressed, I found myself less and less sure.

The last few weeks had been an emotional rollercoaster for me. Beginning with my mother’s posthumous birthday which as always, reminded me that I was the reason it was ‘posthumous’.

To Edward’s party which had me questioning my life choices.

Then meeting my father again — and taking his not-so-subtle jab at the dining table.

“…that’s more than I can say for someone else.”

That clause was addressed to me and it refused to leave my head since then. Robert’s words kept repeating in an infinite loop.

I thought I loved my life as the Tattoo Master. I thought I had gotten over losing the leadership position at the f