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For the first time in months, Autumn and Chrissy walked up the steps to Dr. Wes’s office feeling like these visits might become fewer. With each revelation and all of the decisions she made over the past two weeks, her strength grew.
There was no receptionist, but Doctor Wes stood at the desk waiting for them. Autumn pointed to the desk.
“She’s on vacation. She and her husband are in Bermuda.”
“Nice.”
Doctor Wes led them into his office, and they all took their customary seats in the comfortable space. Autumn let out a breath, the couch and Doctor Wes’s presence putting her in a state of calm receptivity.
“You did a terrific job at Oxnard’s memorial service. The eulogy was sincere and honored his memory.”
“Thank you. That means a lot to me.”
He looked at Chrissy.
“You w
