Something Old, Something New

Part 21

They call for a break but Kelley's doesn't know that the cameras are still recording as she engages in conversation with the professionals.

"How are you really doing, Kelley?"

"I'm struggling, the apartment doesn't feel the same without her in it and my training is suffering. I'm going to head back to Utah soon and hope that the change in scenery helps. I just wish I knew what she was thinking, so I could help her."

"Kelley, we've seen a lot of couples over the years and most haven't ended up staying together because the partners weren't willing to trust the process. Every little test, task or request was asked for specific reasons and both of you took on the challenges together and succeeded in forming a strong foundation for your relationship. Give Avery the space she needs to think and continue to do your thing, have faith that everything will work out."

"I'm trying it's just everything keeps replaying in my head, what I did or didn't do, or how I could have done it differently. I keep thinking that if I told her when I found out about our shared past how it would have changed things."

"Stop overthinking everything. You can't change what happened, you need to focus on what is going on right now and the role it may or may not play in your future together."

"I was honest with her, that should count for something, right? It's not like I kept it a secret from her. I mean, I wasn't even the one who was doing it, the only thing I'm guilty of is self-preservation. I never told her, to hurt her, I wanted us to be able to be open and honest about everything with each other. That's what a marriage is, right?"

"Kelley, the brain is extremely complex and Avery knows this, it's her job to know it. I'm certain that once she has time to dissect and analyze everything that she will come up with that exact conclusion. Now, I know the show is over, but I think that it is important that you continue to speak with someone about everything, it's not only Avery who is hurting and you need a safe space to voice that. Please call or message me if you need to talk okay?"

"I will, thank you, Dr. Matt."

Kelley wipes away at the tears rolling down her face as he hands her some Kleenex.

"Joseph will be in touch soon, keep your head up, Kelley. I expect to hear that you are back to bitch level back on the field."

Kelley laughs, "Bitch level. That meme is never going to die is it?"

"Nope, it's pretty accurate from the games I've watched."

"Thank you for everything, I guess it's time I am on my way." Kelley stands up and hugs them before leaving.

In California

"A, you should be resting."

"That's all I seem to be doing right now or watching television. I'm so bored! I need to get back to doing some work."

"You said everything was okay with your practice, right? So, take the time for you."

"I need to do something, or I start thinking about Kelley."

Sadie sits down on the bed beside her sister, "And what's wrong with that? A, she is the best thing that has ever happened to you. I know you are hurting, but perhaps you need to put those shrink skills of yours to task and identify, why you are truly hurt and who or what the cause of it is. I may not have the letters behind my name that you do, but it doesn't take those letters to understand that you are in love with your wife and miss her. Think about it, Sis. I'll be back later to help you bathe, cause you're smelling a bit ripe."

"Really? I thought you got a new perfume."

"Uh-huh."

"Can you ask Mom if she can make me something to eat on the way out?"