Family

Part 7

(Faadilah's father calls while she is leaving Mike's place. Faadilah's father wants to tell her about an adventure he has planned for the both of them. This couldn't have happened at a better time, because Faadilah was hoping for something to take her mind off of what just happened between her and her boyfriend Mike ).

(Severals hours later Faadilah arrives home with a sad look on  her face)

Kevin- Why so sad I thought you were  excited about going on an adventure

Faadilah- Yeah I am,  it's just that I got in a fight with my boyfriend.

Kevin- Oh really, I thought things were going good between you two. What happened?

Faadilah- Well he suffers from depression as well.

Kevin- Oh really? You never told your mother and I that.

Faadilah- Ya I know. It just never came up until now. This is why we get along so good, usually, because we understand how this terrible illness affects us in so many ways.

Kevin- I know sweetie, it must be so hard. I wish I could take it all away, but unfortunately I can't. All I can do is be there for you and support you through this. That's what you need to do as well, is support Mike through his depression as well. I know it may be challenging and hard at times, but if you both care for each other as much as you do, then you will both get through it and find a balance.

Faadilah- I know dad, you are so right, you always are. I am so glad to call you my father.

Kevin- Okay then, let's try to have some fun and enjoy the adventure I got planned. We will do some hiking and take lots of pictures, you know make some memories and... I know we can also make a fire and make s'mores, I haven't had those since you were a child.

Faadilah- Oh yeah, I remember when we used to do that. I think I was like 8 years old then. It was so much fun. Yes, let's do it , dad!

(That upcoming weekend the family went on their adventure. Rose, Kevin and Faadilah all went hiking for the weekend. After the weekend was over the family went home to make a nice dinner. After dinner Faadilah asked mom and dad to come into the living room for advice about her situation with her boyfriend).

Faadilah- Hey mom and dad can you both come into the  living room please. I need some advice.

Rose- Sure sweetie, we will be there in a second.

Faadilah- Okay.

(Rose and Kevin enter the living room and sit down).

Faadilah- Okay, so Mike and I had a fight. I am sure dad mentioned it. But besides the point, he is also struggling with depression.

Rose- Oh my!! Really, sweetie. I had no idea. Why didn't you say something?

Faadilah- Like I told dad, it never came up in conversation and I thought that it would be okay dealing with it between the two of us. Do you have any advice?

Rose- Well, I need to know exactly what happened.

Faadilah- Okay here goes! Okay so we got back from the vacation. Everything was going good up until then. Then after we got back almost a month went by and I didn't hear from him, I know he is busy with work but still it wasn't an excuse. Then I decided to call him and he didn't respond, so I took it upon myself to go down there. I showed up at his loft and he answered the door, let me in, and I went up. I could tell something was wrong. I thought he wanted to break up, I was so scared.

That wasn't the case. He said it was nothing. I knew it was his depression and not that he was too busy to call or come see me. I just don't know what to do. I really like him and I think he really likes me too, so I thought?

Rose- Oh sweetie, I am sure he still likes you. If he battles from depression like you do, then you know what it is like. You have up days and down days.

Faadilah- I know mom, but that's not a valid reason to not even call me.

Rose- I know, sweetie. Just talk to him and hopefully he will confide in you. You have to try, it will show him you care.

Faadilah- You're right mom, I will call him tomorrow and talk to him.

Rose- Okay sweetie, also by talking to Mike about what happened between the two of you will help you to communicate better as well as addressing issues when they arise, which will prevent arguments and being mad at each other throughout your relationship.

Faadilah- How do you know so much about these things mom?

Rose- Well I once was a teenager also, you know.

(Faadilah just giggles. The following day Faadilah calls Mike to talk to him about their argument. This time Mike answered the phone).

Mike- Hello.

Faadilah- Hi Mike it's me Faadilah. How are you?

Mike- I'm okay. How are you?

Faadilah- I'm okay I guess. Well actually I'm not okay. You see, I am still really upset about the fight we had.

Mike- Ya, me too. I have been thinking about it a lot the last few days. You were right I shouldn't have ignored you even though I was feeling really depressed. I know how you must have felt. I am sorry for also making you worry that maybe we were breaking up. I didn't mean to hurt you and I am truly sorry.

Faadilah- Well I am sorry too for running out the door and for being so rude. I was mad though, so you can't blame me. You know if we really care about each other like I do for you and like you say you do  for me, then we should be able to talk to each other about things that bother us, our feelings and whatever else or this relationship won't last.

Mike- I know babe, you are right. I really care for you a lot and I don't want to fight with you about anything, ever. Maybe we can meet up tomorrow so I can see you, I could really use a hug from you.

Faadilah- Oh babe, I want to hug you so bad too. Yes we can meet tomorrow afternoon around 2pm, if that works for you.

Mike- Ya that works perfectly, actually. Okay so I will meet you here at my place for 2pm tomorrow okay, babe!

Faadilah- Okay perfect. See you tomorrow babe. Bye.

Mike- Bye, babe.