“Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing.” – Rollo May
PRESENT DAY
“Just so we’re clear on this,” Monique said, her voice more than a little shaky, “If I agree to spend the three months with you, then you’ll continue to fund the child advocacy project and you’ll leave me be after? You give me your word?”
He regarded her with a satisfied gleam in his eyes. “Yes, I will continue to fund the project… after I’m done with you. And you may keep your job.”
“I wasn’t aware my job was in jeopardy,” she said folding her arms and averting her eyes. “But fine, we have a deal,” she mumbled.
“What’s that?” he asked, cupping his ear. “I did not hear you.”
“FINE,” she said loudly, enunciating the word. “If completely demeaning me and turning me into y
