Step 48. Two Lane Road Playlist: “Girl in Mine” by Parmalee I admitted it - out loud in front of Eric's very Catholic parents and my husband. I told Eric that I thought it was the best thing for him to stay at our house, and that I truly wanted him there. He took less time arguing and mumbling about our recovery plan than I would've thought. Only about two hours of saying things like, "I am not an invalid!" Dearest, stubborn E. His objections died down when his father reminded him it was only temporary, then things would go "back to normal." Patricia (as Eric's mom again insisted I use her first name) thanked us profusely, then kicked us out of the hospital room for the day, with the promise that she would call if anything went wrong. She wanted to spend some precious time with her son

