Unnamed Journal Volume 4, Issue 4 | Page 27

Jonathon Macoon MARGORIE What? You mean-- HAROLD Our son isn't a werewolf? DR SPINNER Nien, das ist richtig. Eh, you are correct Mr. und Ms. Maccon. MARGORIE Oh, thank heavens! I always knew in my heart of hearts he was really a good boy. Normal, even. But, now that we know what's really wrong with Jonathon, what do we do about his...ability? DR SPINNER Ah, ja, I am glad you are asking this question. I think I have a way to help Jonathon stop triggering his apparent transformation: hypnotherapy. The mesmerization of the patient into a deep relaxed state, where it is possible to implant instructions into the subconscious mind. I will hypnotize young Jonathon, und then instruct him to do something else when he feels the wolf wanting to come out. HAROLD Are you sure it'll work, doctor? This doesn't sound terribly scientific. DR SPINNER To be sure, Mr. Maccon, this is a somewhat unorthodox method that I am suggesting; however, your son has a most unorthodox condition. We can only imagine the horrors that await him should the hypnotherapy fail. But rest assured, I will conduct the treatment with both stringent controls und scientific rigor! MARGORIE Oh, doctor! Please help our son! Whatever it takes, please just heal Jonathon. DR SPINNER Ja, that is my goal. Who knows, maybe I get a paper or two out this, hmm? Nurse! Please fetch young master Maccon und bring him to my office upstairs, und post some orderlies outside the door.