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Becca had just got off her cell. 
Babe I am going to tell you something and listen before you respond.  Okay your scaring me.
Babe it was George.  He thinks your mom needs help like a counselor with what happened yesterday.  How long does she usually take at a gum range? Two hours with driving.  Jane it's been four hours already. It's dinner time and she isn't back yet.  He wanted to run it by me to get my feedback before telling you. I told him I would do it instead.   Babe he maybe correct.  We can have her stay here longer if you want so you can keep an eye on her more when you aren't working.  Your brothers both work and so does Laura full time.  We have family and friends who can help too. You know that.  I guess your right.  I will talk to her about it.  Please tell George thank you for me. I will.
I text George and told him she said thank you. He sent me a 😊 reply.
My mother comes in and looks exhausted and she had been crying.  I know the look that most don't.  All of us kids knew it well when her and papi would get into it.

MA give me your gear and I will lock it up in my safe and will be right back down.  You cleaned your gun I am assuming. Yes baby girl. Angela would you like something to drink? A nice ice tea would be nice.  Well we don't have ice tea made up but we do have some in a bottle.  I will add some ice and give you the bottle. Thank you Becca.
Angela what would you think of staying here longer with us to see more of Italy and spending it with Jane?I know you both miss one another.  Yes but not sure Janie would want that.  What wouldn't I want MA? Me staying here longer.  MA don't be silly. Of course,  I want you to stay longer. I didn't bring enough clothes.  MA we can buy you stuff.  We'll what you think? Thank you Becca for mentioning this to my mother.  I do miss you MA.
I knew Jane would have a hard time asking her to stay.  I just figured that part I could help her with.

Tomorrow we will all go shopping together even George can give you a male perspective on clothes. I don't think he will want to go to woman clothing store. Angela men will about do anything for women. Okay but not thr lingerie department. MA I won't go with you either. Becca can go if you want. Babe you are so silly at times. I will go with your mom. I will text George to dress casual tomorrow for shopping. Okay thank you.

George thank you. We all are going shopping tomorrow wear casual clothes. You and Jane will go elsewhere when we are in the lingerie area.  Becca I don't mind being there for that.  No but Angela does. Oh okay.  How about I take tomorrow off? I know my boss won't mind. I caught up on all of work today.  Okay.  Your bad. I know..I  see you all at nine.  Breakfast is on me.
Okay.
Jane and Angela George will be here by nine and he is taking us out for breakfast.  Okay he knows he is not to be in the lingerie dept. He said he had no problem but understood your request.  Since we got a late start.  How about we go to Lorenzo's or Juanita's for dinner. Angela it's up to you. Juanita's.  Pizza  is pizza.  Mom not Lorenzo's, but we will go to Juanita's.

We drive up and see  George is having a drink and waiting for his food.
Aye George why don't you join us. Thank you for telling me about my mother. Jane it's okay. I do like your mom only knowing her shortly.  I just didn't want her to go without getting any help.  I appreciate it.  She will be staying with us for longer.  I have yet to mention counseling yet. I will during dinner.  Jane I will help you if you need help thanks.

George sat with us.
Jane I know with your work you see alot of trauma.  I don't know how you deal with it and your see alot but with someone who hasn't,  it must be difficult.  MA how are you feeling about it? I am angry that he did that and could of killed any or all of us.  MA would you like to go to a counselor with me or you can go alone. Janie I think by myself.  Okay MA we will help you find someone. Esmi can help us. Okay thank you. I know this is why you want me to stay here longer. Well yeah. Sorry for deceiving you Angela.  It's okay Becca.  You did it because you cared and I am guessing old George said something.  Angela I was worried about you. I did my time in the Gulf and I have seen my life time of bad things. I  just want you to get help.  I didn't know how to tell you barely getting to know you and you think I was interjecting myself where I shouldn't be.
Becca and Jane after dinner how about we walk around the water and get a hot cocoa or coffee.  We would love that George.  Thanks like I said before.  MA you can go with him and I will go with Becca in my car.  Thanks baby girl.
We finished eating dinner and the girls came out to see us on how we are doing.  My mother mentioned counseling.  Mandi was glad and she agreed with George.
We enjoyed our walk along the water.

George left our mother with us and we drove home

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George left our mother with us and we drove home. It still bothered me when he kissed her on her cheek.

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