Unlocked Passion 2

20.

Spencer pouts looking at his wife pack her suitcases. He was about to face the hardest month of his life. 

Three days after her fun quality time with her family, Olivia recently had a conversation with her therapist, Mrs. Brown.

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Yesterday...

Olivia: Hey, Mrs. Brown

Mrs. Brown: What's up girl? How've you been? And please... call me Denise...

Olivia: I've been doing really well Denise. Honestly. It's been a blast being around my kids and my husband.

Denise: That's good. That's good. So why did you call?

Olivia: Well um... I thought about something. I want to go somewhere. Somewhere where I can really heal. Like on my own...

Denise: Hmm... like a vacation of some sort?

Olivia: Yeah... sort of like that

Denise: Well, there has been this healing center that has been working extremely well for people like you. I heard they were private classes and mentors that could really help you with your situation. Plus you'll have your own private room. Complete with a tiny porch with a beautiful view. That way, you'll be able to clear your mind. 

Olivia: Wow. That sounds like just what I need. Would you mind seeing the address?

Denise: Of course

Olivia: Thank you so much Denise

Denise: Anytime. I wonder how Spencer and your children are going to take this news

Olivia: (sighs) They'll be sad. And I'll be too. But they'll understand that it is the right thing to do. Well... mostly Spencer

(They both chuckle)

Olivia: I'm not going to lie. I'm going to cry and feel homesick. I'm so used to having them around me. Is it normal for me if I'm going to feel that way?

Denise: Yes. This will be a new challenge for you. Of course you're going to feel sad about your family not being there. But you healing. Taking breaths of fresh air. Being to yourself. And just feeling free. It will benefit you in the long run. Try not to think of it as a setback

Olivia: Yeah. I understand

Denise: You'll be ok. It's not like you can't call or facetime them. You can do that whenever you want to. But be mindful of your well-being and theirs. You won't always need them. Because you'll know that they'll be fine...

Olivia: You're right

Denise: Alright. So I sent the address. Pack up girl

Olivia: I will. Denise, thank you again

Denise: No problem. Let me know how it goes

Olivia: I will

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Today...

"Do you have to go? You could just stay and complete your process here while you recover..." Spencer saids sadly. Olivia sighs, glancing at him before packing more of her clothes. "Honey, I promise I won't be gone for long. I'm just going away to a healing center to figure out things for myself. I appreciate the help from you and everyone else but what I think it's best is to learn how to heal... on my own this time..." 

Spencer and Liv both look down, knowing that them being separated, for this long, would be tough. Even though it was a bit sad, they ultimately knew it was the right thing. Olivia folds her last pieces of clothing, putting it in her suitcase before she walks to Spencer, who is sitting on the bed.