Chapter 21

Robert sat down in his friend Dave’s living room. He was a well-known psychologist.

“I’m surprised you called me to talk, Robert,” Dave said, taking a gulp of his beer. “If this is about Melanie, don’t worry. We explained the situation to her. She is not mad at you.”

“Thank you, Dave,” Robert said, holding his beer in his hands.

“How are things with Benji’s mother?”

A wry smile flitted across Robert’s lips.

“I’m in one of those situations where I can’t tell between what is right and what is wrong”

“In some situations, listening to your heart is much more valuable than making decisions with just your head. What do your guts tell you?”

“I love Janice. I always did.”

“There you go.” Dave sipped another gulp of beer.

“But ... I have a son to consider. A son who has already had too many upheavals in his life. My main job is to protect Benji.”

“Do Benji and Janice get along well?”

“They do. Extremely well. Jan is amazing with him. You should have watched them playing piano together. All Benji says is ‘Mom this, Mom that.’” Robert actually smiled when he said that.

“Which is the problem then? Date Janice, rekindle your love, marry her, and give Benji a home with two loving parents, and maybe a baby brother or sister. Simple.”

Robert frowned at his words.

“What if things between us don’t work? What if we can’t rekindle what we had?”