The Socks
Chapter 8
Dr. Harlan Williams sat at his desk in a nicely appointed office. He had been at the Rosewood Asylum for just short of three years. When he took over, the Asylum was in bad shape. It had fewer than 25 patients and was receiving little income, which meant that the facilities and staff were suffering. In addition to being a trained psychiatrist, Dr. Williams had an MBA, so he knew a thing or two about running a business. He decided to turn the Asylum around and to make it a desirable place for patients to come for treatment. He also decided to make it a female only facility and limit the age of his patients to under 40 years of age. He also researched funding sources and found that both the federal and state governments offered mental health wellness treatment funds as well as grants for equipment. He found that for patients under 40, the primary source of mental illness was stress. Using the grant money he was able to obtain along with interest-free loans, he improved the Asylum facilities including diagnostic equipment to diagnose stress. All male patients and patients over 40 were transferred to other facilities, leaving him bed space for about 60 patients. He ed a colleague from medical school, Dr. Emory Roberts, and invited him to the staff at Rosewood. Dr. Roberts agreed.
Drs. Williams and Roberts spent the next year working on various treatment modalities to help patients reduce stress and become generally happier people. They discovered that one type of medication did wonders in opening up the mind and making the patient receptive to new programming. New patients were introduced to this medication in increasing doses and then subjected to hypnosis as a means to help them relax. This worked well, but he felt like other treatments might be helpful. Through his research, he began to discover the use of sexual therapy. This therapy required patients to have frequent sex with therapists to help them relax and feel pleasure. Pared with the medication, the results were encouraging. He saw his patients’ stress levels go down, but still above the goal of 0-10. It was when he attended a conference in Chicago that he first discovered a treatment therapy called Mind Cleansing. This procedure used a device which targeted the areas of a patient’s brain that caused stress and eliminated them. Often this included the patient’s decision-making abilities as well as memories. He watched in fascination as the device was demonstrated on several patients with amazing results. Patients went from anxious to ive and blissful. In addition, their obedience quotient was elevated dramatically. He spoke with the company that had developed the technology and ordered one of the devices. It was not inexpensive, but it was going to make a huge difference at Rosewood. The device arrived two weeks later and was installed. The device needed to be tested, but he wanted to have someone he trusted. One of his nurses, Gabrielle, volunteered.
He wanted to simulate the patient experience as much as possible, so Gabrielle was itted as a patient and assigned a Patient number. She was put in a patient uniform, including a diaper. He started her on the medication and hypnosis therapy using a VR headset. She responded nicely and also had several rounds of sexual therapy. After two weeks, Dr. Williams decided it was time for Gabrielle to experience Mind Cleansing. Following the protocols of the manufacturer, Gabrielle’s head was shaved and she was fitted with a special cap and taken to the suite. One of the other nurses secured her in the chair and prepared the device. “Patient 5203, I want you to tell me about your experience.” Gabrielle smiled.
“Yes, Doctor.” With that, the device was activated and soon her head was completely inside the sphere. At first, Dr. Williams observed nothing significant, but within 5 minutes, Gabrielle seemed to struggle against her restraints and could be heard to say “Make it stop, make it stop.” Soon, however, her thrashing ceased and her body slumped in the chair. Her soft voice repeated “Pleasure. Pleasure.” When the session ended and the sphere was lifted, Dr. Williams wanted to be the first person to speak to Gabrielle.
“5203. How do you feel?” A radiant smile came to Gabrielle’s lips.
“I feel wonderful. So relaxed. So happy.” Dr. Williams was delighted. The device had worked just as well if not better than the one he observed in Chicago. The patient was docile and happy. Measurements of Gabrielle’s stress level showed that it had dropped from 45 down to 18. It was still not in the optimal range, but a drop of over 50% with a single treatment. The manufacturer suggested three to four treatments depending upon the severity of the patient’s stress level.
“5203, do you know who I am?” Gabrielle looked puzzled. She had worked for Dr. Williams since he took over the Asylum, but now seemed to have forgotten that association.
“You are my doctor????” she asked tentatively. He smiled.
“Yes, I am your doctor my dear. Nurse, please take 5203 to her room for a nap.” In his notes, Dr. Williams expressed his enthusiasm for mind cleansing, but noted that there was a clear side effect of memory loss and perhaps a reduction in IQ. Still, the use of mind cleansing would become a regular component of treatment at the Asylum. It would not be the first resort, but if both medication and hypnosis and sexual therapy failed to achieve the desired reduction in stress levels, mind cleansing would be used notwithstanding the memory loss issue.
Dr. Williams decided that he needed to find a steady source of patients. He was getting the occasional referral from medical colleagues, but making Rosewood profitable required a more dependable source of patients. The local college seemed to be the place to start. The problem was that he had no connections with the college and found it difficult to get access to the istration. Eventually, one of his patients revealed that she had been employed at the college as an alumnae advisor to one of the sororities at little over two years ago. She had left to work elsewhere, but her replacement was still working with Gamma Nu. She confessed that one of the reasons she left Gamma Nu was because of the stress. She was certain that her replacement, Mindy, was dealing with the same issues. Dr. Williams decided to focus on Mindy and to help her become a patient. He would use the same technique he used with other new patients, a pair of specially treated socks that would introduce a strong dose of medicine into her system.
By the time that Dean Watson was transferred to the Asylum, the work on of Gamma Nu was well under way. Mindy, Elizabeth and Jayne had all undergone Mind Cleansing therapy with wonderful results. They were now docile and content patients unburdened by the stress that had polluted their minds for so long. There were the expected memory deficits, but both Dr. Williams and Dr. Roberts were pleased with the results. The girls all seemed very happy and all were eager to have additional sessions of Mind Cleansing as needed. The exception had been Katie. Notwithstanding counseling with Dr. Williams, she had resisted the idea of mind cleansing and made no secret about the fact that she felt that coming to the Asylum had been a huge mistake. Dr. Williams kept her medicated and she still responded to other therapy but there was simply no way that she could be allowed to resist the most effective therapy available.
As Dr. Williams flipped through the patient charts reviewing them with Dr. Roberts, he stopped on Katie’s file shaking his head. Her therapy had started out with very promising results and Katie had been eager to transfer to the Asylum. “I’d like her to meet with 5629 and 5635 and see if they can help her understand that mind cleansing is a wonderful process.”
“I agree. Failing that, I think that she will need to undergo it while restrained. Once she has had her first session, I think any doubts will melt away.”
“How about the college Dean? She seems to be responding nicely, but I want to make sure we can return her to campus to serve as an ambassador for us and to help encourage other young women to deal with their stress.” Dr. Roberts nodded.
“I would like her to observe the mind cleansing process so that she can see that it is an import part of our treatment regime here. “Let’s include her in the meeting with 5634. She may help her accept that mind cleansing is the best option.” Dr. Williams summoned Nurse Lydia. “Please bring 5634 to the conference room for me. I will also want 5629 and 5635 brought there as well as 5642.” Nurse Lydia nodded. Dr. Williams headed to conference room, while Dr. Roberts headed to the Mind Cleansing Suite. He had two patients scheduled for the procedure.
When Nurse Lydia brought Katie to the conference room, Dr. Williams was waiting. He smiled. “I hope your treatment has been going well 5634.” Katie could sense that the meeting was not purely to assess her progress. The doctor could have done that at any time by coming to her room.
“Well….yes, but I really would like to leave the Asylum. I don’t feel comfortable here and I just want to get back to school.” The doctor leaned back in his chair.
“I’m afraid it’s not that easy. When you signed the Patient Code of Conduct, you agreed to accept all medications and therapies that we recommend. We know what is best for you. While I appreciate that you may have some reservations, you WILL accept the treatment we recommend or you will be punished.” Katie felt like she was 5 years old and her dad was lecturing her. She wanted to cry. About that time, Nurse Lydia arrived with Mindy and Elizabeth in wheelchairs. Both girls had smiles on their faces and seemed completely at ease.
“Doctor, you requested 5629 and 5625.”
“Yes, please bring them in.” Katie instantly recognized Mindy and Elizabeth even though both had had their head shaved and had been fitted with a treatment cap. “How are we feeling today 5629 and 5635?”
“I feel wonderful doctor,” Mindy said, “I feel so relaxed and I am looking forward to my sexual therapy this afternoon.”
“I also feel terrific,” Elizabeth said, “I just had my second session of mind cleansing. It felt so good.”
“I’m glad that both of you are feeling so much better. Do you 5634?” Both Mindy and Elizabeth looked at Katie. She looked vaguely familiar, but neither had a distinct memory of her. Mindy shook her head no as did Elizabeth. “5634 needs to have mind cleansing, but she is a bit nervous. Can the two of you talk about your experience and whether you were nervous?” Mindy smiled.
“I was a bit nervous at first, especially when the nurse was shaving my head, but once the process had started, I felt such incredible pleasure and relaxation. It was like my brain went to sleep. I just wanted to stay under the sphere as long as I could. It seemed like all my stress just evaporated.” Dr. Williams smiled. He was pleased with Mindy’s endorsement.
“I was worried too,” Elizabeth started, “I was not sure what to expect, but my nurse made me feel so comfortable and helped me to understand that this is what I needed. It felt so much pleasure. It was like the best orgasm I’d ever had,” she said giggling.
“Does 5634 have anything to worry about?”
“Absolutely not. It is the most wonderful process ever. You will feel so much better when it’s done and your mind is empty.” A smile came again to Mindy’s lips. She could not imagine anyone would resist mind cleansing. About that time, Nurse Lydia brought 5642.
“Welcome. We were just discussing the next phase of 5634’s treatment. Both 5629 and 5635 have undergone mind cleansing and they feel so much better. I hope that you have enjoyed your stay with us so far?”
“Oh my yes, Sir.” Dean Watson was careful to respect the protocol she had signed in the Patient Code of Conduct. She recognized that, as a patient, she was completely under the authority of the medical staff at the Asylum. “The treatment here at the Asylum is amazing and everyone seems so happy. Any student at the college would be privileged to become a patient here.” Dr. Williams smiled. This was exactly what he wanted to hear and, more importantly, what he wanted Katie to hear. Hearing it from the Dean seemed to help Katie relax. She trusted Dean Watson.
“I’m sorry I have been so distrustful. I was just afraid that things would be done to my mind that could not be undone.” Dr. Williams nodded.
“I understand your concerns, but there are parts of your mind that are very unhealthy. They need to be eliminated. Mind cleansing is both healthy and pleasurable. Just agreeing to have it shows us that you are devoted to being a healthier and happier person.” Katie nodded her head. She was being silly and she knew it. Just looking at Mindy and Elizabeth made her realize that mind cleansing was the road to complete contentment.
“I would like to have mind cleansing,” Katie said in a whisper. Dr. Williams nodded.
“Good girl.” He turned to Nurse Lydia not wanting to waste the moment. “Please take 5634 and get her ready.” Nurse Lydia nodded and guided Katie’s wheelchair out of the room and down the hall to her room. Her roommate, Melinda, had just finished her sexual therapy and was resting. “Just rest 5638, we are just getting 5634 ready for Mind Cleansing.” Melinda was very interested in Mind Cleansing, but her nurse said that she was not ready. As she watched, Nurse Lydia helped Katie into a chair and draped her with a sheet. She then produced a pair of electric shears and gently shaved Katie’s hair down to a short crew cut. She then applied shaving cream and carefully shaved her head smooth. Finally, she too a pink latex cap and applied it to Katie’s head. “There now, all ready.” Nurse Lydia then helped Katie back into her wheelchair and they headed to the Mind Cleansing Suite. How would this feel? Katie thought to herself. Would she have any memories left? Would it hurt?
When they arrived at the Mind Cleansing Suite, another patient was already being treated. The sphere fully covered her head and she seemed to be at peace. Nurse Lydia parked Katie’s wheelchair. “5634 is next,” she said smiling at the nurse.
“Wonderful. We are almost finished with 5639. This is her third session.” Nurse Lydia smiled. By the end of the first session, most patients were fully submissive and obedient. The follow-up sessions were done to fine tune the adjustments to their brains and make sure that the changes were permanent. As the sphere lifted to reveal the face of Jayne, she had a glowing smile. All of the toxins that had polluted her brain were now gone and she no longer had the burden of thinking for herself. All the decisions effecting her life would be made for her.
“How are we feeling 5639?” the nurse asked, not really caring about the response.
“I feel so wonderful. Thank you.” As Katie looked on, she saw only complete contentment. Why wouldn’t anyone want to feel that way. When she began her treatments at Mindy’s apartment, she was amazed at the pleasure she felt and she was eager to come to the Asylum so that her stress could be destroyed. This process worked. She had only to look at the other patients, including Mindy and Elizabeth. Their minds were now permanently stress free and they were happier than they had ever been. She wanted that. And soon, she would have it.
“It’s time, sweetie,” Nurse Lydia said helping Katie to her feet and moving her over to the Mind Cleanser. She sat down. The seat was still warm from Jayne. Nurse Lydia removed Katie’s sneakers but left her socks in place. They were still a source for great pleasure. She could also feel her diaper crinkle underneath her. Katie sat back and her arms were secured to the chair with Velcro straps. Nurse Lydia then gave her an injection. Her body relaxed. “Now, let’s clean up that mind of yours and made you feel all better.” She stepped back and the technician activated the device. The sphere began to lower slowly and inevitably over Katie’s head. When it was completely over, it locked into place. Katie was bathed in darkness and then she felt tingling. Every thought in her head seemed to evaporate leaving nothing and then they evaporated the instant she thought them. There was some pain, like a mild headache, but it was replaced with pleasure. What the machine was doing felt good. It felt right. It was needed. Her eyes rolled back into her head as portions of her brain were deactivated. This felt so good.
To Katie, almost no time had ed. On Nurse Lydia’s watch, nearly 40 minutes had gone by. “Cleansing is complete,” the technician said as the sphere was raised. Katie smiled. She had never felt this happy before in her life. This was where she wanted to be more than any other place in the world.
“How are we feeling 5634?” Nurse Lydia asked.
“I feel wonderful,” Katie said, “so much pleasure.” Nurse Lydia checked. As with most patients, Katie had soaked her diaper. The Mind Cleanser had that effect. It was one of the reasons that patients were required to wear a diaper. Nurse Lydia guided Katie back into her wheelchair. “Someone needs a nice long nap.” Katie was exhausted. Nurse Lydia took her to a new room, changed her diaper and put her to bed. Katie was now well on her way to being cured. She would be an example to other of Gamma Nu. As she drifted off to sleep, there was nothing in her mind except obedience. Her socks continued giving her the pleasure she needed.
“Good night, sweetie. Sleep tight,” Nurse Lydia said as she turned out the light. She loved seeing the Mind Cleanser do its work. Sometimes she wished she could experience it.