Damiem felt gush of emotions as he held the small star made of stone. He realized what was missing in the whole therapy session, and that was him and his determination. He knew that, no matter what how much Leonardo try, it was all on him if he actually wants to heal. His hands shook and his breathing labored.
"Damien, I want you to concentrate on my voice. Okay?" Leonardo said took the stone from Damien's hand and made him sit in the chair next to the table. Crouching down toward Damien, he said softly, "Follow my voice and breath, okay? Can you do that?" Damien nodded weakly as he gasped for air, his body slightly shook.
"Take a deep breath, hold ," Leonardo said softly and continued, "One, two, three. Breath out." Damien did what he was told. At the beginning, it was hard but he slowly felt the his body relax, he could feel the tension and panic leave his body.
