Carlisle and I went to bed after that, although neither of us actually slept. We just lid there, staring at each other for about an hour until Carlisle said "I'm taking her to her therapist tomorrow. This is getting too severe. I'll also talk about a job transfer to Biloxi." I nodded, a lump still in my throat that would turn to tears if I tried to talk.
There was the sound of a door opening and then retching sounds. Alice was throwing up again.
"Let me" I said to Carlisle, getting up and slipping into my robe. I ran to the bathroom but Alice was already done. Despite the cold water she was splashing on her face I could see the tears.
I wrapped my arm around her and she leaned her head on me. "I'm sorry mom" she whispered.
I kissed her hair and led her back to her room. She got back in her bed and I was about to leave when she called out "Wait." She paused and smiled. "Lie down with me for a bit."
I smiled and lid down beside her. She hadn't asked me to lie down with her for years. I suppose that was normal though considering she was fifteen. "I love you" I whispered as I rubbed her back in gentle circles.
She sighed. "I love you too."
"You know you're gonna need to go see Dr. Parsons tomorrow right."
"Mhmm. But that doesn't matter, I like her. Not like Dr. Gerandy, he's a stick in the mud." She giggled.
I did too, just because that was her first time laughing in over a month.