Melissa McCall

I'm a mother, a nurse, and a Beacon Hills resident. I live with my son, Scott, and apparently also with his best friend Stiles, given how much time the kid spends at our house, and also my two foster children, Cassidy and Isaac.

[axel-quill]

Got Things To Say / / (OPEN)

Have you ever known something that could help people but you can’t tell them because it could hurt them and it could also save some other people?

[mccall-momarchive]

Maybe.  If you mean have I ever struggled with whether to tell someone something they really need to know because I know it will hurt in the short term, then yes.  I've had to do that a lot, mostly at the hospital.  But I think it's usually better to do something painful now if it will help them in the long run.  ...Do you want to tell me what's going on, sweetie?

[misslydiamartinxoxo-blog]

I am ready for a break from school.

Can we all just fast forward to our next vacation?

[mccall-momarchive]

I know how you feel.  Sorry kiddo, doesn't seem likely to happen.

[misslydiamartinxoxo-blog]

I think I may be catching a cold...

[mccall-momarchive]

Oh no, that's awful!  Are you drinking plenty of fluids?  And pushing up your vitamin C consumption?

[mccall-momarchive]

Oh my god... ((open))

[ericathelittlepariah-blog]

That’s good to hear then. As long as you are safe. I feel a lot better, but it might just have to do with the fact I took Cassidy’s advice and gave myself a little makeover. Besides that everything has been the same.

[mccall-momarchive]

Well, I'm glad you're doing so well.  For the record, I thought you were beautiful before your makeover too.  But as long as it made you happy, I'm happy.  

[johnseesall]

Sometimes I really hate my job.

[johnseesall]

John let out another chuckle. “Scott and Stiles are just a deathly combination when it comes to furniture I am afraid.” He replied, before listening to Melissa talk about Stiles.  As he listened to her speak, John began to realize just how right Melissa was. There was something going on with Stiles, and at first he’s chalked it up as his son just being scared because of the attacks,but now it was clear that there was something more serious going on. “I don’t know what is going on with him. I should know, but I don’t.”

[mccall-momarchive]

Melissa shook her head.  "He's been going to some pretty impressive lengths to hide this from everyone, you included.  I would still have no idea how bad it is except that..."  She looked up at John, knowing this would be painful for him to hear.  "I found him the other day, in the midst of a full-blown panic attack.  The kind he used to get.  I managed to talk him through it and get him calmed down, but... afterwards, he just shrugged it off and didn't want to talk about it at all.  I don't know what's wrong, but something is putting a huge amount of stress on him.  He's overwhelmed.  And I hesitate to think it's just school, because he had been doing so well until recently."

[johnseesall]

Sometimes I really hate my job.

[johnseesall]

"Of course they will, we definitely have our hands full with those two." John replied with a laugh, thinking back to all of the trouble that Scott and Stiles had gotten into over the years. "What has that boy gotten himself into now? If he broke another vase, I swear I will pay for a new one."

[mccall-momarchive]

Melissa laughed.  "No, nothing like that.  And I'm sure Scott has broken more than his fair share of things at your house, so I wouldn't worry about it anyway."  She took a breath and her expression sobered.  "No, I actually wanted to talk to you about something more serious.  I know we've talked about him a little, he hasn't been taking his meds, he's been acting erratically, things like that, but I'm pretty sure that something is seriously wrong."

[mccall-momarchive]

Oh my god... ((open))

[ohhalecora]

It’s okay Melissa, I understand. Yeah I guess it’s good for me. Though I hate talking about stuff and how it makes me feel so I don’t really tell her much.

[mccall-momarchive]

That's normal.  And understandable.  But I think you should keep going, at least for a while.  Because it's hard to talk to someone who's a stranger.  It might get better once you know her a little more.  You'll feel more comfortable with her.

[mccall-momarchive]

Oh my god... ((open))

[ericathelittlepariah-blog]

You just get off late and the animal seems to come out at night, so it is worse for you.. No need to worry about me I never go out much, well unless I am visiting Cassidy or going to the library. 

[mccall-momarchive]

I do, but I don't even have to go outside to get to my car in the parking garage.  So I'm just about as safe as possible.  I'll be just fine.  I'm glad you're being careful.  You seem really good lately, by the way.  Really healthy.  Have you been doing something different?

[johnseesall]

Sometimes I really hate my job.

[johnseesall]

John nodded. “I just feel like maybe it’s the right thing to do. I mean, if we can’t even protect our kids, then I am failing not only at my job but as a parent as well.” He let out a sigh. “I think we are still going to have our hands full when it comes to Stiles and Scott though.”

[mccall-momarchive]

Melissa smiled despite herself.  "Yeah, they'll certainly protest the loudest.  Or, you know, outright ignore it.  I can never quite guess with them."  She looked away for a second, and then back up at John.  "Actually, I wanted to talk to you about Stiles."

[mccall-momarchive]

Oh my god... ((open))

[dont-ask-me-how-i-am-blog]

Well … do they know what’s doing it? I mean maybe somebody here tried to have one of those weird wild animal pets and let it go or something so that’s why it’s just us?

[mccall-momarchive]

You know, I hadn't even thought of that.  I'm sure the people who are looking into it would know, though.  I know the sheriff has been asking all kinds of experts if they can figure out what might have made these injuries.

[mccall-momarchive]

Oh my god... ((open))

[ohhalecora]

Uh… yeah at the school… It’s the guidance counselor. Ms. Morrell… She thinks that I should come in to see her every once in a while. Sorry she’s kind of like a therapist so I think that’s why I said therapist.

[mccall-momarchive]

Oh.  Okay, then.  Sorry to kinda flip out on you like that.  I'm just really wary of any kind of doctor or therapist who is blatantly disregarding the rules about that sort of thing.  But that sounds like it's something that could be really good for you.

[johnseesall]

Sometimes I really hate my job.

[johnseesall]

John listened to Melissa speak, taking in her every word. It was clear to him that she genuinely wanted to help, and he was thankful for that. “That’s actually probably a brilliant idea Melissa. All the the attacks have been at night, because most animals are not out during the days. The teenagers aren’t going to like it, but at least it’ll keep them safe, right?”

[mccall-momarchive]

Melissa shook her head.  "No, they're gonna hate it.  And complain wildly about how unfair life is.  But if it keeps them alive, they can complain all they want."  She looked down, thinking.  "On the other hand, they might not complain much.  They're getting scared, I can tell."

[mccall-momarchive]

Oh my god... ((open))

[ohhalecora]

I… Uh… Don’t remember his name… I’ve only seen him once.

[mccall-momarchive]

Well... where are you seeing him?  Is it at school?  I'm just concerned because I don't know any therapists who would start seeing a minor without their guardian's consent.  But I'm not upset with you about it, you wouldn't know.  

[johnseesall]

Sometimes I really hate my job.

[johnseesall]

John smiled weakly at Melissa, and then nodded. “There is something definitely going on, and by this point people are in a major panic.” He replied, letting out a sigh. “I don’t know what to do.”

[mccall-momarchive]

Melissa nodded sympathetically.  She knew how seriously John took his responsibility to the people of Beacon Hills.  She knew full well how much recent events must be tearing him up.  "Maybe..." she hesitated, not wanting to somehow make him feel worse.  "Maybe you should enact some kind of emergency curfew or something.  To try to keep people from going out at night.  All the attacks have been at night, right?"  Then she added quickly, "Not that I'm trying to tell you how to do your job.  Just hoping to help."

[johnseesall]

Sometimes I really hate my job.

[mccall-momarchive]

Melissa looked up at John, concern suddenly seeping into her features.  "Is this about the animal attacks?" she asked as she moved towards him automatically, one hand reaching out to rest comfortingly on his forearm.

[mccall-momarchive]

Oh my god... ((open))

[dont-ask-me-how-i-am-blog]

I really hope they’re able to stop this stuff soon.

[mccall-momarchive]

Me too.  It's awful.  I mean, Beacon Hills has had animal attacks before, but never like this.  But what I really don't understand is why here?  Apparently nearby towns aren't really having the same problem.  It's just us.

[mccall-momarchive]

Oh my god... ((open))

[ericathelittlepariah-blog]

Yeah, it’s crazy that one animal can be doing this… Make sure you are careful after work, maybe even have someone with you at all times. I wouldn’t want anything to happen to my favorite nurse. 

[mccall-momarchive]

You're such a sweetheart, Erica.  Don't worry.  I'm careful.  I'll be fine.  But you be careful too, okay?  Try not to go out much after dark if you don't have to.