🎙️ Episode Overview

In this chapter, Thomas receives a hospital visit from his therapist, Dr. Beagle, following a severe panic attack that left him hospitalized for three days. The session delves into the emotional root of Thomas’s panic attacks, his fear of emotionally hurting his father, and the path forward toward managing his underlying trauma.

🔑 Key Plot Points & Discussion Topics

1. The Hospital Visit & Guilt Over Dad

Therapy on the Go: Dr. Beagle visits Thomas in his hospital room for their scheduled weekly appointment, refusing to let a hospital stay interrupt Thomas's care.

Fear of "Breaking" Bandit: Thomas has been in the hospital for three days and worries he emotionally "broke" his dad with the harsh truths he spoke during his breakdown, beyond just the physical strain of Bandit carrying him. ...