Free (Sequel to Through The Dark) Complete

Chapter 58

Julie sat back in the car and looked out the window.  It had been a few days since she and Harry had been spotted in the sushi restaurant.  They had plans to leave for the UK later that week.  She was going to be seeing a new therapist, and the doctor had wanted to meet in person before they had their sessions via Skype while Julie was overseas.  The therapist had also wanted Harry to come if Julie would be comfortable with it.  Of course, Harry jumped for the chance.  He wanted to see how it worked, how she was dealing with things for the past couple of years.

"Julie?  Are you sure you're ok with this?  I don't want to force it on you and make your therapy uncomfortable."  Harry asked looking over at her.  He knew it was at least bothering her a little bit as she had been extremely quiet this morning while they ate breakfast and got ready.

"Yeah, it's ok.  The new therapist thinks it's important, and I guess there aren't any secrets."  Julie said forcing a small smile at him.

"Well, that wasn't exactly convincing, love."  He took her hand and held it between them.

"It's really ok, just, let it go, ok?"  She said holding his hand.  "It's therapy, I open up, a lot, it's a new therapist and you're coming for the first time.  I'm just trying to get my head wrapped around all of that."

"So, why are you seeing someone else?"  Harry asked her.  He was always afraid to ask her too much about her therapy.  It was her safe place, her personal space.

"My therapist is moving and taking on a different type of patient.  And the new one is supposed to specialize in my type of trauma.  She's highly recommended.  I guess we'll see how well we mesh together.  She agreed to do sessions over Skype while I'm in the UK, but she just wanted to meet face to face at least once before I left."  Julie got out of the car when Harry parked and came around and opened her door.

"Well, I won't get in the way. I'm not sure why she wanted to meet me, also."  He commented taking her hand as he walked her into the medical complex.

"You're a very big part of my life.  There has to be a balance.  There has to be a partnership between the healing of my past as well as the direction of my present and future.  You're right in the middle of that right now."  Julie replied going to open the door, but he beat her to it.   Always the consummate gentleman.  "I just hope you're not bored.  It's not exactly what I would call entertaining."

"I'm not here to be entertained.  I'm here to support you and to learn more.  To see what I can do to help you."  He said as he waited for her to check into reception and then went to the waiting area with her.  "How come I seem more nervous than you are?"  Harry asked as she sat back and crossed her legs.

"I've done this before?"  Julie shrugged.  "I just hope you're prepared to hear what's going to be said in that room.  They don't like it when you're quiet during your therapy session."

"I'm ready.  I think we've been through quite a bit together, before we broke up, after, and now that we're back together."  Harry said holding her hand again.  "Did you talk about me in your previous therapy sessions?"

"Really?  A bit narcissistic thinking my thoughts revolve all around you."  She smirked and looked at him.  "Of course, I did.  Don't act surprised.  You were and are a huge part of everything I do."

"Well, I can't say I'm mad about that."  He chuckled as he heard the receptionist say the doctor would see Julie now.  He got up and held her hand tightly as he walked towards the room with her.

"It's ok Harry, they aren't trying to hack your brain they're only trying to hack mine.  You'll live."  Julie laughed at him.  She reached out her hand to shake the doctor's when they got in the room.