Author's Note:
Please take note of this story's category and tags, in case the subject matter might not be to your liking. Also, note this is a follow-on chapter in a multi-part series. If you haven't already, please start your reading with
Chapter 1
, otherwise the story won't flow well and might be a bit confusing.
This is a work of fiction. The plot is fictional. The characters are fictional. In other words, it's
not real life
. Any resemblance to person(s) living or dead is purely coincidental. All fictional characters in this fictional story involved in fictional sexual activities are 18+ in their completely fictional lives. If you think you recognize a real-life someone in this story, you lead a more colorful life than the author. :-)
Lastly, and most importantly, I hope you enjoy the story!
-BizMe
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Mom, Aunt Clara & My Wandering Mind: Part 2
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Had I known the 'tests' were nothing to be afraid of, I might not have flipped out as I had. And maybe then I wouldn't have had to endure the tanning of my hide. I'd like to think so, anyway, though it probably isn't true.
Listening to my aunt discuss the tests now as I was forced to remain quiet in the corner with my freshly-spanked bottom on display, they didn't sound all that bad. No blood would be drawn. No actual procedures performed. There would be surveys and questionnaires and behavioral exercises I'd be asked to perform while being observed by some researchers.
Aunt Clara expounded on a series of scales used to measure the severity of a person's absentmindedness--the 'Mindful Attention Awareness Scale' and the 'Attention-Related Cognitive Errors Scale'.
As my stepmom listened to Aunt Clara's explanation of the "Boredom Proneness Scale", I listened intently, too, from the corner.
"Oh Clara, I don't know. This all sounds so... theoretical. I mean, studies? Assessments? We have to
do
something," Mom's voice sounded broken. "Andy's not a bad kid, but he's wearing me out with worry. I'm so afraid for his future if he can't get over his constantly wandering mind. That's why he's lashing out, too--I'm
sure
of it."
"I've already told you, Mary; he's lashing out because he's a sexually frustrated virgin about to head off to college. At least, that's the larger portion of it. But listen, one way or another, I'm sure we'll get him sorted," Aunt Clara reassured her. "There are several therapies we can employ. In my experience, some are more effective than others, but everything is safe. So, we have options, okay?"
"Yeah, but Clara," Mom's voice sounded fidgety, "what we don't have is time. You said some things work better? Shouldn't we just start with those?"
"We
could
," Aunt Clara paused, "but you
won't
."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Mom objected. "I'd do anything for my son. You know that."
"I'm sure you think so, Mary," Aunt Clara's tone was condescending. "But... given your track record... Well, I'd be surprised if you did.
Pleasantly
surprised. But still... Anyway, we just won't know until we try, what will work for each subject."
I wish she'd stop referring to me as a 'subject.' I'm her freaking nephew for crying out loud. Not just another folder in her office filing cabinet.
"For instance, we can change up his schedules," Aunt Clara continued, "so he does things in shorter blocks of time and with more breaks. That often helps cases of short attention span. We can introduce an intentional distraction when he starts to zone out, to poke his brain so it stays engaged and alert. Like when you snap your fingers when a dog starts to misbehave. That technique does wonders for those prone to wayward minds."
I
sure
didn't like being compared to a dog needing to be trained, and my mind started to wander to a tv show with that one guy who did that.
What was his name... Orlando? Ramon? He'd snap his fingers and make a 'tsk' sound to keep his animal in check
.
I remembered one episode where the dog couldn't be walked because it was so disobedient. Its owners were afraid it would run out into the street. But by the end of the show, the dog could be walked without a leash and he never left the owner's side. Not even once!
What was the name of that show?
I asked myself before eventually giving up when I couldn't place the name.
"Oh my god, are you serious?!" Mom blurted loudly, then quieted her voice
to a hush. "But that just sounds...
naughty
. Is it really a
treatment
? And you're that confident it would work?" Mom asked incredulously.
Dammit! They're talking about that 'alternative treatment' again. And again, I've missed it!