Therapy

Part 12

Trigger Warning: Anxiety, depression, talk about suicidal thoughts.  

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After a minute in Carina's arms, Maya pulled back, grabbing her phone and make doctor's appointment for eleven. She then looked at Carina.

"Will you come with me to talk to my team?" the blonde asked as Carina wrapped har arms around her, Maya leaning on her chest.

"Of course, Bella," Carina said, "Whatever you need."

"Thank you," Maya said, just staying in Carina's arms.

She looked through the blinds on her office, seeing Andy walk in. She broke away from carina, pulling the door open.

"Herrera," Maya said, "Can I see you in my office for a minute?"

"Sure," Andy said, walking into the office, "Hey Carina. Is everything ok?"

"Not really," Maya said, shaking her head, "I need to take some PTO for the next couple shifts and I was hoping you could take over? Just for a few days?"

"Of course," Andy said, nodding, "What's going on, if you don't mind me asking?"

"I'm having a hard time," Maya said, "With everything we talked about the other day. It's too much right now so I am going to take some time. I'm not in the right state of mind to captain this team right now."

Andy walked over to Maya, wrapping her arms around her friend.

"I've got this for you Maya, for as long as you need," Andy said.

"Thanks," Maya said, tears running down her face, "I am going to tell the team what's going on this morning."

"All of it?" Andy asked.

"Most of it," Maya said, nodding, "They deserve to know."

"I'm proud of you," Andy said, wiping a tear off her own cheek.

"Thanks," Maya whispered, "Now, go get ready for shift because you are Captain."

Andy nodded, squeezing Maya's shoulder one more time before heading upstairs.

"I'm proud of you too Bella," Carina said, walking over to where Maya was, "I know none of this is easy."

"I'm already exhausted," Maya said, leaning on Carina, "I feel so terrible right now."

"I know," Carina said, rubbing her back, "Let's go talk to your team and then we can go home."

Maya nodded, wiping her eyes one last time before taking Carina's hand, heading upstairs. They stopped outside the beanery door, Maya just standing there for a minute.

"I'm right here," Carina said, putting a hand on Maya's shoulder, trying to calm the shaking that had started in the blonde's body.

Maya took a deep breath before walking into the beanery with Carina.

"Morning Cap," Dean said, "Hey Carina."

"Can everyone sit down, please?" Maya asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

"Something wrong?" Travis asked, already knowing the answer was yes just based on Maya's face.

"I have some things I need to tell you," Maya said, sitting down in a chair, Carina sitting next to her, not letting go of her hand.

"Is everything alright?" Ben asked, voice full of concern.

"Let's let our captain talk," Vic said, nodding at Maya.