CHAPTER 23: First Step

  Emily's POV

  Eventually I stood up, feeling the need for some time alone to think.

  "I think I'll go to my room now." I said with a slight chuckle.

  "There's a lot to process." "Of course."

  He replied, standing up as well. "Take all the time you need. And I'd you ever want to talk. I'm here." I smiled.

  "Thank you, I guess this is it." I said, giving him another small smile before heading for the other.

  "Also, " he said, stopping me in my tracks.

  "Can we talk about this tomorrow. There are some things I need to know that I don't know yet. And maybe we can talk about this once more so we can settle on something. How about that?"

  "Sure. That's... Great." I finished before walking towards my room immediately. Plopping down on my bed, my mind was a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. I appreciated his patience and kindness and even though it made me feel safer and better, I was still conflicted about what the doctor had suggested.