Chapter 4 - Christmas (Part 1)

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~December 24, 2015, at Promises Treatment Center – Nick’s room

Nick: *playing on his guitar*

Mark: *walks into his room* Hey Nick.

Nick: *looks up* Hey Mark. Do you need something?

Mark: Well, I wanted to tell you something that I think you might be happy to hear.

Nick: I don’t think anything at this point would make me happy. I’m still here away from my family.

Mark: That’s what I’m getting at. You’ve made really great progress here and I’ve gotten Jillian’s report about it. And the board members are really excited about it.

Nick: Ok, so what now?

Mark: They told me that since this is a family holiday, they’re willing to give you a two-day pass to be with your family.

Nick: Are you serious?

Mark: Of course. Why would I lie about something like this? I’ve notified Selena earlier and she’s really happy for you to go home today.

Nick: Wait, I’m leaving today?

Mark: Yep. So start packing again ‘cause Selena should be arriving soon.

Nick: Alright. Thanks so much, Mark.

Mark: Anytime, Nick. *walks out*

Nick: Finally I get to leave this hellhole.

~Promises Treatment Center – Lobby

Selena: *walking towards the reception desk* Hi Kathy. How’s it going?

Kathy: Hey Selena. It’s going pretty good. How’s the little ones doing?

Selena: They’re okay. They’re really happy about their father coming home today.

Kathy: That’s great! Rarely does the board members give day passes, so that’s really great for you and Nick to be together for the holidays.

Selena: I know. It’s been only been two weeks since my last visit with our kids. So I guess we’ll see what happens tonight.

Kathy: Are you planning anything special for him?

Selena: I can’t think of anything to make tonight special other for him to be with me and the little ones.

Kathy: Well, at least he’s got that.

Selena: We’ll just see how far tonight goes for both of us.

Mark: *walking towards them* Hey Selena, it’s great to see you again.

Selena: Hi Mark. It’s great to see you too. How’s Nick been doing?

Mark: He’s been okay. He’s really happy about going home, so this is a blessing that he’s getting to leave for two days.

Selena: Well, thank God he can finally be with us. I just really want him home now.

Mark: Just a little bit longer, Selena. He’ll be fine.

Selena: *giggles* Really? You’re going to use one of his songs as a reference?

Mark: Makes sense, doesn’t it?

Selena: You got me there. Has he been making progress?

Mark: Definitely. He wouldn’t be leaving today if he hadn’t.

*Soon two guys carrying Nick’s suitcases enter the lobby and continue walking out to the parking lot. Nick then walks into the lobby*

Selena: Nick! *runs towards him and hugs him*

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