Peace of Mind
Copyright© 2021 by DB86
Chapter 9
“Hi, Landon!”a cheerful voice came on the phone when Landon took the call. “This is Grace McAllister, the realtor. Do you remember me?”
Landon remembered Grace, of course. The bubbly real estate agent.
“Yes, I remember you.”
“I hope I’m not intruding, but I wanted to make sure you had everything you need.”
“I’m fine. Thank you.” Landon replied. “You and Bella were really helpful.”
“Look, I was showing a house in the area and I thought about calling you. Are you up for a visit? There is something I want to talk about with you. Don’t be polite if I’m imposing,” Grace giggled.
Landon hesitated. A visitor was the last thing he wanted. However, his psychiatrist had encouraged him to interact with people on a one-on-one basis.
“That would be fine,” he sighed.
“Is noon okay? I can take you to a restaurant or we can stay at the cabin. You decide.”
Choices. Why were they so difficult?
He couldn’t live the rest of his life hiding from everything and everyone. He knew that. He couldn’t retreat into a dark place and sink back in inertia. He had to fight back. He couldn’t get better by avoiding humans because recovery was defined and measured by his ability to interact meaningfully with them. Doctor Michaels was very clear about that.
He had taken one step forward in coming to Middletown.
Another step taking Scout, and one more step starting his treatment.
It was time to take the next step out of hell.
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