Chapter 61
ShannonEven with my coat off, the suffocating heat in Dr. Baker’s waiting room made me sweat. I picked up a magazine and fanned myself.
“Sorry again about the heater. We have a call into maintenance. It won’t shut off!” The pink cheeked receptionist wiped the back of her neck. “Thankfully, it’s just out here. Dr. Baker’s therapy room is much cooler.”
I smiled and nodded and thought about running out. My promise to Kim and Penny anchored me to the chair.
“Shannon.”
Dr. Baker’s easy voice cheered me a bit. This wasn’t going to be so bad.
“Hi. Merry Christmas. I know it’s late, but I haven’t seen you since October.”
“Thanks. Merry Christmas to you too. Let’s head back.” She gestured down the hall.
Once in the therapy room, sitting alone and cooling off on the couch, I doubt
