Jeremy's story Pt. 2 (CW)
“When I first got here he was startled and ran from his room. He was quite frightened by me resulting in him kicking and screaming when I picked him up. While in my hold, I was able to calm him but when I took him to the bathroom and locked the door he was no longer able to hold back his fear.
He shoved me away when I tried to tie his gown out of the way. He screamed and ran to the wall. The way he held himself in a hug and wanted to disappear into the wall was enough for me to want a sexual assault exam on him but when he screamed at me that Alpha Redmen took his clothes and locked him in the bedroom with Kristoph, well, I’ve encountered Kristoph in the prospect program and an exam was well warranted.”
I pause, giving them a chance to question me again. I continue when they remain silent.
“Dr. Wilson did the physical and sexual assault exam. Both were very difficult on him despite her being very gentle and patient. She followed my directions and explained everything she was doing as she did it but his terror from what he had gone through was still too fresh for him to trust.
Based on what I could hear over his screams she was very thorough. She took pictures of all his injuries and made notes in his chart, both will be sent to me as soon as you sign the necessary papers declaring that you will be leaving White General with me. Verbally she did disclose her findings. While it may seem unusual to take comfort in this I do feel it’s important to assure you that his exam did not find injuries consistent with being raped or sodomized. He does, however, have significant bruising and swelling to his genitals. Dr. Wilson remarked that she could distinguish what appeared to be a bruise in the shape of a finger in the crease of his groin leading her to believe that he was grabbed hard enough to bruise him but because of the way Kristoph sat on him, he can not tell us what happened. At the moment we have agreed to classify it as a molestation.
He has major external bruising to his abdomen as well as his back, buttock and legs. We did not find any evidence of the buckle end being used but the belt itself did cut him several times. The CAT scan revealed that his bladder, kidneys and intestines are all bruised. You haven’t said anything about it yet but he agreed to wear absorbent underwear until his body heals. Now that he’s receiving fluids without drinking and he’s on painkillers that make him sleepy, he’s woken up twice too late to make it to the bathroom. Both times he was hysterical thinking he was going to be punished for his accident. The second time it happened was when I suggested the diaper. He was too tired to fight the idea.”
“Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, so nice to meet you.”
Dr. Wilson walks into the room shaking both their hands.
“My apologies for the interruption. Dr. Black, as we discussed when I left earlier, I was able to do some research on you and everything checks out the way it should. Alpha White was pissed to say the least and further checking into Jeremy’s chart found that the director of the hospital changed what was in it. As long as his parents consent, I will send all the notes and pictures to your secure email. I have looked into your request to leave the hospital tomorrow. While it will be considered against medical advice, I am willing to grant you the necessary clearances to allow him to travel with the IV still in place. Do you have a harnessed car seat that will accommodate 50 pounds and 42 inches?”
“Yes, my twins' car seats are still in the van. I will have to take one out to accommodate everyone coming with me but getting him into it isn’t a problem.”
“With that reassurance, I don’t see an issue with him traveling. You need to take it slow. The maximum time on the road is going to be four hours.”
“I’m anticipating three days to get home. Angela will have my room situated so he will stay with me at night and in the medical wing during the day until he’s getting around well enough to take care of his basic needs.” I explain the very first part of my plans for Jeremy.
“That sounds like a good plan. He needs individual attention.”
“Yes ma’am.” I give her a single nod as she heads towards the door.
“The reason I told you his story first was because you need to understand why Jeremy will be treated very differently than your girls.”
I lift my head looking at both of them before starting again.
“The type of trauma that Jeremy has gone through has a high potential to turn into Hyperactive Sexualization Disorder, often abbreviated as HSD. When pups are sexually abused or assaulted, for reasons not yet understood, it changes their hormone chemistry. Female wolf pups often respond by going into precocious heat. A very dangerous situation that leaves the young girls vulnerable to rape and pregnancy. In boys, the change in hormones leads to an increase in sexual desire. When this hyper-sexualization can not be satisfied it causes the child to become angry, irrational and prone to violence. It also increases the likelihood that he will sexually assault others as the only thing his wolf thinks about in this situation is sex or vengeance. It is not something the child can control and not all children will react to sexual assault in this manner but I’m not taking the chance.
You asked and I made you wait for an answer on Jeremy’s schooling. Just like the girls, he will be tested and tutored until the new year. Unlike the girls, he will go through several other tests judging his mental health stability. My goal for this school year and possibly through the summer, is to place him in a school that specializes in caring for a child who has been traumatized. Meadow Wood is a pediatric mental health hospital with both inpatient and outpatient therapy. I will have to check on age requirements but I do believe that I will be able to get Jeremy enrolled there on an outpatient basis.
Imprinting with him will also be very different. He will likely respond to my calls for him with great fear. As difficult as it will be for you, Molly, it is important for you to follow through with bringing him to me. I promise you, no harm will come to your children and they will never be punished for their fear.” She nods easily, silently agreeing to the plan I’ve mapped out.
“I need you to work with me Molly. You know your kids the best so if you don’t think something will work I need you to speak up. I am not Alpha Redmen.”
I place my hand under her chin, raising her head to look at me gently.
“Molly, my daughter.” I whisper quietly, waiting patiently for her to make eye contact with me. “I am not Alpha Redmen.”