Chapter 3

Marissa was packing up the rest of her things before her flight later that night. She was feeling so many emotions, but she knew that this was what she needed to do. Krystal was there helping Marissa pack, while AJ and Babe were making Marissa's favorite home cooked meal and a chocolate cake.

"Marissa sweetie, I am sad to see you go, but I understand why you need to." Krystal was trying not to cry and to be strong for Marissa. "These past few months have been difficult I know, but also know that you always have a place here. You still don't have to go, but since I know you're not going to change your mind I hope you won't be gone for too long."

Marissa could tell that Krystal was sad to see her go. "I know I always have a place here. I just need to do some soul searching and when I'm feeling better I will come home renewed. I promise."

After dinner Marissa spent some one on one time with AJ. They played his favorite games and she told him how me she loved him.

"Will you be gone long?" AJ asked.

"I hope not too long. I just want to give you and your other mom some time to get to know each other again. There is not a day that will go by where I won't think about you. And you know we will skype as often as we can."

AJ seemed to understand and gave Marissa a huge hug that brought tears to her eyes. It was hard leaving him, but she knew it's what would be best.

Krystal had insisted on taking Marissa to the airport. On the ride over Marissa was very quiet and contemplative.

"What's wrong sweetie?"

"It's just hard leaving you, and Babe and especially AJ!"

"And Bianca too I'm assuming?"

Marissa didn't say anything, but Krystal knew that was a yes.

"Did you tell Bianca you were going away for a little while?"

"No, I just thought it would complicate things and create drama, which I don't want."