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Therapy

Charlotte's POV

Mia and I have been together for about 7 months now. She has already met my girls and she absolutely adores them. And they adore her, which makes me so happy. Now she is about to meet the rest of my family, cause she is going with us to my mom's birthday. And I'm really nervous cause I haven't told anyone about Mia. They know I'm dating someone new and that me and Jake separated, but I never told anyone that the person I was now dating was a woman. I wasn't raised super religious, but we went to church on Sunday and prayed regularly. I'm just not sure how my family will react.

Knock Knock

Stalled I hear a knock at the door. Looking at the clock I realize it's 7. Meaning Reece is here for his therapy session. Walking to the door I open it and walk back to the living room knowing Reece is right behind me. 

"Come on in Reece" I tried to say without letting on that something was up, but somehow he knew. He always knows when something is up with me. It's a similar feeling I get from Mia, but it's also different. He teases me relentlessly, but I also know he would support, comfort, and protect me without question. Like A brother. So I wasn't too surprised when he asked "Char what's wrong?"

"What do you mean nothing is wrong" I say trying to be believable, and anyone else they probably would have. But this is Reece. 

"Don't play dumb Charlotte I know when something is bothering you. What happened?"

"Nothing happened besides we are not here for me" I tried to change the subject but he was not letting up "We have been doing these little therapy sessions for weeks now. We can shift the focus off of me every once in and while. Talk to me". 

"Fine it's just that Mia is coming to my mom's birthday, and I'm nervous," I said quickly. 

"Why are you nervous, I'm sure they will love her," he asked confusion written on his face

"I haven't exactly told them about her yet," I said 

"I thought you told me you told your family about your separation and that you started dating someone new," he asked even more confused. 

"I did, and they fully support me, but I haven't told them that I was dating a woman," I admit looking at the grown feeling guilty for hiding my love for Mia from my family.

"Why haven't you told them?" Reece asked very calmly, and when I looked up into his eyes all I saw was love and support. The look he gave me made me feel like I could tell him anything and he wouldn't judge me. 

"I guess I was afraid that they wouldn't accept me or my relationship," I said laughing at myself for caring about what other people think even if they are my family "God if Mia knew she would be heartbroken, probably think that I'm ashamed of her, but I'm not Reece. I Swear I'm not I just want to protect her from anything that could harm her"

"Charlotte, I could never believe you are ashamed of Mia or your relationship with her, and Mia sure as hell would never think that. She would tell you exactly what I am about to tell you" he paused got up from the armchair and sat next to me on the couch taking my hand into his "You tell people when you are ready and not before. As long as you love her and show her that it doesn't matter how many people you tell"

"Thank you, Reece, I think I really need to hear that" I lean into his chest and he puts his arm around me. We sit like this for a few minutes, before I break the silence "You know even if we aren't related you are the best brother" 

He gave me a sincere smile before saying "Well even though I already see you as a sister, hopefully, we can make it official soon" 

"What do you mean by that?" I asked 

"Well Mia and I are basically family so if you and her get married then so will we and then when I marry Marjorie, then you and Marjorie will be sisters and you can't forget autumn. Then you have Carly, Sorscha, and Winter. So even if the worst happens and things go bad at the party just know you have a family here that will always love and accept you "

"I guess you're right. I love the family I was born in, but I also love the family I have found in you guys. Thanks again I didn't know how much I needed to talk this out"

"It's no problem, Char, I will always be here if you need to talk," he said kissing the top of my head.

"Just like I will always be here for you," I said hugging him tighter. We stay like that for a while. Until the front door opens and Mia comes in to see us on the couch and immediately makes a joke "Did someone die or something"

Stalled we jump off the couch. Both of us look at Mia. I said "Reece came over for his therapy session it got a little intense" not lying but also not telling the truth. You would think after the last few hours with Reece I would learn the two people right in front of me can see through lie. 

"Sweetheart, first of all, if Reece was being vulnerable he would let you hug him unless it was Marjorie, and second I can tell you are hiding something. What's wrong?" Mia said 

"With that, I'm going to give you guys some privacy." He said but before leaving he leaned over and whispered in my ear so Mia could hear him "Remember char she loves you and you love her. Just talk to her everything will be fine. Call me if you need anything" He said reassuringly, and with that, he left.

"Sweetheart, what's up? You can tell me anything you know this." Mia said coming to kneel in front of me as I sat back on the couch.

"I need to tell you something," I said terrified that I would hurt her when I did, but Reece is right.

A/N: there will be a part two and maybe a part three not sure yet and just to clarify Mia did not think anything along the lines of Charlotte cheating on her when she walked in she knows Reece is absolutely in love with Marjorie and Char is in love with her neither one of them would do that. So the joke Mia made was just to lighten the mood