MATEO "Hello, Mateo," Delinda waves and I tilt my laptop backward to see her clearly. "Hey, Delinda," I say as she gives me a faint smile. "How are you doing?" she asks. I shrug, "I don't know how to answer that question to a therapist." She laughs, "Come on." "Let me give the automatic answer then," I smile, "I'm fine, how are you?" "I'm fine, Mateo. We'll begin today and I hope the virtual sessions will be convenient enough until you return to Las Vegas." "Oh yeah," I nod and she fidgets with her devices, her hands covering the camera. "Sorry about that," she says when she comes back into view. "Sure," I laugh. "Mateo," she says, creases appearing on her forehead, "May you please tell me why we are here right now?" "Well, I haven't been a good partner to my girlfriend. I crea

