Afterward

"He's been here for six months, and in those six months, he's been completely silent. However, he acts out a scene everyday. When he's not acting, he's completely motionless. He draws pictures sometimes of fire and millions of people, with one man leading them to terrible fates such as burning and freezing." The nurse said to the new doctor, handing him the drawn pictures.

"And what's his name?"

"Derick Lombasto. He had been through a breakdown while getting his book published seven months ago. He snapped after having visions of Hell, or the underworld, if you will. He murdered his girlfriend. He tried to murder his wife." The nurse explained.

The doctor looked surprised. "He had a wife and a girlfriend?"

"It's all in his file. The whole, sordid story." The nurse pointed to the doctor's hands.

The doctor nodded and wrote a few words in his notepad. He opened Derick's file. "His book is a bestseller." The doctor commented.

"Yes. He claims the devil himself had gotten it published."

The doctor chuckled. "No wonder why he's in here. Am I able to speak to his wife?"

"Well, the previous doctor who took Mr. Lombasto's case quit because of her. He wouldn't give an explanation other than, 'It's that woman.' I wouldn't recommend it."

"I'm here to help this man, I will do what it takes."