"Dr. Robby.." Whitaker approaches Robby standing next to his motorbike.
"Hey, Whitaker.."
"I've heard you canceled your.." Whitaker gesturing his hand over the motorbike "..sabbatical trip,"
"Oh, yeah. I've been discussed better plan to spend the sabbatical with Caleb, ehh Dr. Jefferson, and Abbot."
"Better plan? Like doing things at home?"
"Yeah. Like enjoy slow morning, find new hobby," and go to therapy.
"That would be great. I hope you get healed from whatever burdening you and get to your best version,"
Robby smiles at the man in front of him, "Thank you, Whitaker.."
There is silence. Now, Whitaker is nervous. He is not sure about what he's going to say next. Robby watch him being nervous and awkward, and smirk. Cute. He brakes the silence, "Anything else to say, Whitaker? Something bugging your mind?"
Whitaker looks at Robby, still show some nervousness. "Uhh Dr Robby, now that you canceled your trip and planning to spend time at home.." he pauses, "..does it mean I'm no longer needed to house-sit for you?"
Robby releases a laugh at Whitaker's question. A sincere laugh after a day full of suicide ideation living in his mind. "Oh my gosh, Whitaker. Dennis, I almost forget about the house sitting thing. Answer is yes, and no,"
"What do you mean?"
"Yes, I don't need you to house-sit for me. But no, you still can come to my house because I need you to be my company,"
"Your company?"
"Caleb said a company would be great to help the... healing process. I know Jack will come some times but I expect maybe a visit from someone else than an old man who is doing naked yoga in the morning would be better," Robby pauses, reading changes of Whitaker's face "Well, only if you want.."
"I want!"
"Spontaneous answer, I like that," Robby nods and gives little laugh. Whitaker can feel his face get warmer.
"You are off tomorrow, right? Want to go to my house tonight?"
"Yes, I'm off tomorrow but I don't think I can go to your house tonight. I have to settle some things with Santos. So.. maybe tomorrow?"
"Yeah, tomorrow is great. I'll see you tomorrow, then.." Robby erases their distance. He gives Whitaker a hug.
Whitaker remains calm even when his heart races from the sudden hug. He hug Robby, tightly. A hug Robby never know he needed. "Yeah, Robby. Get home safely and have a good rest. Please wear your helmet. I'll see you tomorrow,"
-Fin-