Moment of Reflection

Chapter 31

A/N: Sorry for updating late guys, I have just been so busy with work and school. I will try and crank a few out as fast as I can. I am currently trying to work on chapter 33. Thank you all for your patience and support. 

"Hello, is this Vito?"

"It is."

"Hi! This is Dr. Smith calling from 6-North at St. Alice's, I am the main Psychiatrist here and I have a few things to discuss about Daisy with you."

"Alright," I responded, unsure of the possible information he could be giving me. Was it good? Or is it bad? I thought to myself.

"Daisy has been doing exceptionally well, her 72-hour psychiatric hold is up, she had went to court yesterday to sign her 90-day settlement agreement which basically means she agrees to do what she's supposed to do for the next 90 days."

"Okay."

"She has been participating in group all the time, she always has a positive attitude, and the medication we have started her on seems to be working well. I feel she is ready to be discharged."

"That's great!"

I couldn't believe I was hearing this, I knew she would be getting out, but I never actually anticipated feeling this alive receiving my well awaited phone call.

"So, we will get her ready to go, and feel free to come up anytime this morning."

"Awesome, thank you."

I hung up, gripping my phone in my hand.

"Fuck yeah!" I said in excitement, drawing some attention towards me as I sat in my car in the Wal-Mart parking lot. I was planning on going grocery shopping, but I figured I would end up doing it with Daisy.

Vito: Hey I will be headed to St. Alice's to pick up Daisy in about an hour. Meet me at the house in a few minutes?

Audrey: Sure thing!! I'll let Alek know and we'll be over in a bit.

I had taken Audrey's phone number from Daisy's phone and put it into mine, just so I wouldn't need to text her through Daisy's phone.

She's finally coming home. To our home. I thought, sighing happily while shaking my head, still unable to fathom it all.

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The ticking of my blinker was the only thing that could be heard as I began to merge onto the highway. 

After I was merged and in the lane I wanted, I set my cruise control and turned on the radio. 

Surprisingly, I heard the familiar bass and piano line building, knowing exactly what was playing, and I didn't hesitate to sing along.

"How I wish you could see the potential,
the potential of you and me.
It's like a book elegantly bound but,
in a language that you can't read.
Just yet.

You gotta spend some time, Love.
You gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you'll find, love
I will possess your heart.
You gotta spend some time, Love.
You gotta spend some time with me.
And I know that you'll find, love
I will possess your heart.

There are days when outside your window
I see my reflection as I slowly pass,
and I long for this mirrored perspective
when we'll be lovers, lovers at last."

I glanced out the window, tapping the beat away on my steering wheel; to see the different shades of red, orange, and brown within the trees, the occasional leaf falling and blowing with the wind.