"They are. Joel, the only reason I came out of it, was because of Harry's distress and his kind words. I don't trust anyone like I trust him. I don't think I could handle anyone touching me, as Harry does. I feel safe, and I want to get better. I didn't think I would ever be able to talk or be free of pain. Harry gave me my life back, and yeah, he's in a bad place, and I can help him."
                              
"That's not your responsibility, though."
                              
"Maybe. But we are helping each other. I'm getting stronger. I mean I'm talking to you, Joel. Harry did that, and he is opening up, too. He has to heal from what happened to him, and he trusts me. I'm not being affected negatively by him, and as long as he is getting better and not worse, I want him, and only him, as my healer."
                              
Joel nodded. "I just had to make sure. I'd do anything for Harry, too, but he'd never forgive himself if he was the one hurting you."
                              
"He isn't. Regardless of fault, I hurt him by retreating inward. I will show him how to help me come out of it, so I won't be gone so long."
                              
Joel tilted his head. "Really?"
                              
"When he calms down a bit, I will. Thank you for checking on me, Joel."
                              
"No problem. I'm almost through training."
                              
"Soon you'll be Healer Joel, then?" Draco said.
                              
"Yep. Got the board to go through, but I'm sure Harry's going to pieces out there."
                              
"Yeah, but thank you, Joel. For checking, for taking care of him."
                              
Joel nodded and opened the door for Harry to come in, not as hyped up. Joel said, "I'm sorry I have to get back before I get another write-up."
                              
"Thanks, Joel, for coming," Harry whispered, and the kid left. "Are you okay, Draco?"
                              
"Yeah, he just wanted to make sure I was okay."
                              
Harry nodded. "Nat got me some tea. I'm sorry for breaking down like that. I didn't mean to... I didn't mean for any of this to happen, Draco."
                              
"I know, but if you didn't care so much, I wouldn't have come back, Harry. They had six years to break me completely. You've been putting me back together, and I don't just mean my body. I would have never talked, if you hadn't been so kind and patient. You're the only reason I'm here, Harry."
                              
Harry's shoulders dropped, and there were tears in his eyes. "I just... I don't want to lose you."
                              
"Harry, I'm not going anywhere, but you need to relax... without the tea. You need to shower, eat and take care of yourself."
                              
"Sorry... I... I will. Tonight. I just missed you."
                              
"I know. So, you have appointments? What time is it?"
                              
"Almost one. Yeah, it's almost time."
                              
"Well, fix yourself, so you are presentable, Potter."
                              
Harry glared. But cleaned his robes, shaved and straightened his hair. He held out his arms for Draco's approval.
                              
He nodded. "Better. But go get that red potion bottle out of that bag. Run a bit through your hair."
                              
Harry complied and slicked the potion through his hair. "Umm... good?" he asked, and the potion had given his hair a slightly wet look.
                              
"Very nice. Now you have the just-got-shagged look."
                              
Harry blinked and laughed. The misery finally left his eyes, and Draco told him to get going. He sighed, but listened. Nat came in after he left with his potions.
                              
"Hello, Draco. He looks so much better, thank you."
                              
He nodded and drank each one. He didn't feel as comfortable talking to her, but he needed to start trusting others. "I'm glad you guys were taking care of him."