Road to Recovery (Love & Hope Series #2)

Kiss Me Like You Never Did, Hold Me Like You'll Never Leave...It'll Never End

A/N-Dedicated to @WinkEyelashes for being so supportive & wanting me to update!

I saw this in Degrassi: Next Generation (it's a TV show), & I can picture Robert & Rachael like this. The song that Munro Chambers (Eli (Elijah) Goldsworthy is Good Reasons by Caracol). Here's the link to the song: 

It's such a such a sweet song, please give it a listen. Continuing w the story.

"I'm glad to see you again," Ms. Daisy greeted me. "How's your diet?"

"Good, real good," I said. "Gained two pounds, now at one hundred pounds."

"I'm proud of you. Keep gaining, and eventually, you'll reach your goal weight."

"I will eventually. I'm hoping to be at least one hundred and seven pounds by the end of this year, or, at least, one hundred and five. However, there may be days when I'll feel like my old self--loosing weight, but, I must keep going and finish strong. Like you said, I am strong and I will gain weight."

"I'm glad you're taking my words to heart, Rachael, that's very good. However, we're out of time now. See you next week."

"I'm very glad too, Ms. Daisy. See you next week. And thank you for helping me through this."

"You're very welcome."

I left Ms. Daisy's office and texted Robert.

Y: Hey. Out of therapy.

R: Hey, how was it?

Y: It was really good. Talked about my weight again. I'm 100 lbs & not giving up! I will reach my target weight of 105-107 lbs by the end of the yr. Tysm 4 helping me thru this. Ily, honey.

R: I'm glad it went well. Ur v. welcome 4 helping u thru this. Ily 2. I'm glad ur gaining weight, baby.

Y: Me 2. Want 2 come over this weekend?

R: I'd love 2, but I've got work.

Y: What times do u work?

R: Mon.-3-8, Wed.-4-9, Fri-5-11, Sat.-2-8, & Sun.-3-8.

Y: Awe...well, maybe next weekend.

R: I'm sorry, honey, next weekend's my aunt Kim's wedding to my to-be Uncle James.

Y: Oh. :( Have fun, then. Maybe in 2 weeks.

R: I'll tell my boss at Brenstein's that I'll b off 4 a weekend in 2 weeks. 

Y: Yay, I'm excited. C u at school. Dad wants to talk.

R: Okay, c u at school. Good luck & good night, baby.

Y: Thank u. Good night, sweetheart.

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"Yes, Dad?" I asked.

"We need to talk," Dad said sternly. "About...you and your brother."

"What's wrong?"

"Doctor Dennis told me that..." He trailed off, wondering how to finish his sentence. He took a deep breath, saying, "...I need medical treatment."

"But--but you were just there two months ago. How could he do this? I've already lost--"

"I know, sweetheart, but he thinks I need to go back just in case I relapse."

"Have you thought about relapsing?" I'm very upset right now, anxiety and a bunch of mixed feelings throbbing in my head, like a thousand knives in my back. "I've just got you back. I can't loose another parent. I can't."

"I know, honey, I know."

"Do you know how many times I've heard the word 'relapse'? Every single day, Dad! Every group therapy session, every doctor and nurse, everyone!"

"I know, it's very hard, but it's for my own good. The doctors and nurses are communicating about my recent tests and since I've tested positive for several symptoms, they think it's best if I go back."

"What symptoms? Tell me." I was getting overheated now: my heart was pounding, adrenaline was kicking so much that I was afraid to run because I thought I'd never be able to stop.

"Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, as well as Bipolar I."

I read the list of symptoms: depression, can't get out of bed, overeating/eating too little, weight gain/loss...

"You have all these? Right here, on MedicalWorld.com?"

"Yes, sweetie. Try to understand."

I couldn't take it anymore. I ran outside with Dad chasing behind me.

"Rachael! Rachael!" I heard my Dad yelling. "Please, come back! We need to finish this talk."

"You've already said what you've wanted to say. I'm not doing this anymore."

With that, I jogged along, leaving Dad alone.

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A/N-End of forth chapter! Do you think Rachael's Dad will see his daughter again? 

What do you think of Rachael's Dad's behavior in this chapter? What do you think of Rachael's? If you were in the situation, would you have run off?

I'm so thankful for the votes, reads, & comments on this book. Thank you very, very much.

Also, I'm Fine, Okay, No, I'm Not has won third place in the Rose Awards! Second award! I'm very proud of myself.

I'll update this book every weekend (or, at least try to). School starts tomorrow (yay, so excited!) Not! I'd much rather work on stories then read & study. 

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