...Monday...
-Doctor Alan's Office-
Doctor Alan stood at the window looking outside he looked down at his watch it was 10:00 and Randy's appointment was now but he hadn't shown up yet, usually he was at least 10 minutes early but hopefully Randy was still going to show up today because he had something planned for this session. Doctor Alan turned around when he heard someone clear their throat behind him he turned around and saw Randy standing in the door way. Doctor Alan smiled "I'm glad you decided to continue.." Doctor Alan smiled as Randy sat down in the chair in front of his desk. "Can I ask you what made you change your mind?" Doctor Alan sat in his chair.
"I've just done a lot of thinking..." Randy said. "I want to change.. and I've realized that in some way I've already started to.." Randy nodded.
"I'm very happy to hear that.." Doctor Alan smiled "I've actually got something planned for today.."
"Really?" Randy raised a brow. "What's that?" Randy asked
Doctor Alan looked at his watch and heard a knock on the door "Come in.." Doctor Alan smiled
"Doctor Alan.. your guest is here.." Rose his secretary smiled.
"Thank you.. show them in.." Doctor Alan smiled
"Guest?" Randy raised a brow and turned towards the door in time to see Alyson walk in the door tucking her hair behind her ears she gave Randy a small smile.
"I'm happy you decided to stay in town long enough to come today.." Doctor Alan smiled walking around the desk to shake Alyson's hand.
Alyson smiled and nodded making her way over to a chair next to Randy. "Hey Randy.." Alyson smiled
"I'm surprised to see you..." Randy looked at her then Doctor Alan "What is she doing here?" Randy asked looking at Doctor Alan.
"Well.. Alyson has a lot to do with this.." Doctor Alan said "She was the reason you wanted to come in the first place... but that changed.."
Randy nodded and leaned back in his chair.
"I know you have said you and her can't be together.." Doctor Alan said and watched as Alyson's eyes darted to the floor trying to hide the hurt.
Randy looked over and saw the smile drain from her face. He shook his head "It's for the best.." Randy sighed
"I think you need to hear Alyson's side of the story..." Doctor Alan looked over at the two of them.
Alyson looked up at Doctor Alan a look of confusion on her face.
"I want to hear what made you stay... there had to be some reason you stayed you seem like a smart girl..." Doctor Alan said.
Alyson shrugged "Because I love him..." Alyson said softly.
"Love.. not loved?.. so you still love him after everything?" Doctor Alan questioned
"Yes... " Alyson nodded
"It's got to be more then that.. you don't just stay because you love someone..." Doctor Alan. "There has to be another reason.. think about it.."
Alyson sighed "Because deep down I knew he'd never leave me.."
Doctor Alan raised a brow "He'd never leave you?"
"it was always my biggest fear... being left by the one I loved the most... I was so used to what I did never being good enough for anyone... especially.." Alyson sighed
"Especially who?" Doctor Alan asked
"My father... he was never around always took off but my mother took him back over and over until he finally left when I was 17 for good and started a new family it took him 12 years to reach out..." Alyson sighed
"So you stayed with him because although he hurt you.. he wouldn't leave you so it made it okay in a way.." Doctor Alan nodded.
"In a way.. yeah.." Alyson nodded "But there was so much more... Randy is the first man I've ever really loved.. with everything I had... I've always held back from people.. but not from Randy.." Alyson said softly and looked up to Randy briefly.
"You realize what he did wasn't right though don't you?" Doctor Alan asked
"I realize that..." Alyson nodded.
"You two really love each other don't you?" Doctor Alan looked between the two of them.
Alyson nodded as did Randy.
"But Randy is so afraid of hurting you again he doesn't think he can be with you any longer..." Doctor Alan said.
"Yeah." Alyson sighed
"You realize that that must take a lot for him to say that... because I know how much he loves you." Doctor Alan said "He hasn't been the same since the day he had that fight with your brother.. "
"That fight wasn't his fault.. Alex kept at him.. and Randy tried walking away more then once." Alyson said softly "And I've told him that... he tired so hard to control his self.."
Doctor Alan nodded "I know.. and I've tried to tell him the same thing I've also told him that just because he has a little set back doesn't mean this isn't working.." Doctor Alan said "But he's here today so he must believe is some what.. so maybe there is still a chance.." Doctor Alan looked to Randy and Alyson.
"As long as Randy is happy.. I can handle whatever the outcome is.." Alyson said softly "As much as I want there to be a future for us.." Alyson looked to the ground.
Randy sighed and looked over to Alyson placing his hand on top of hers. "I haven't made any decisions.. but I'm not ruling it out completely.."
That made Alyson's heart skip a beat hearing him say that made her have some hope maybe her and Randy still had a chance after all.
"What changed your mind?" Doctor Alan asked
"Thursday night... " Randy said
Alyson looked over at Randy and raised a brow.
"What happened Thursday night?" Doctor Alan asked
"Her brother and a co-worker I don't have the best history with tried to cause problems for me and Alyson.." Randy said "But it didn't work.."
"It didn't?" Doctor Alan raised a brow.
"Because with the help of Alyson I was able to control my temper... even though it wasn't easy I still did it.." Randy looked over to Alyson giving her a small smile, Alyson returning it with one of her own. "And Alyson told me something... she said no one said this was going to be easy.. but it could be worth it if I stuck to it.. and I realized she was right... nothing in life that is ever worth it is going to come easy.. if it's something special you some times have to work for it.."
Doctor Alan smiled "That... that is so true.. I'm so happy to hear that from you." Doctor Alan smiled "You are making headway Randy.. I'm very happy for you.." Doctor Alan smiled and stood up. "Thank you for coming today Alyson... you've done a lot here today." Doctor Alan smiled and lead both Randy and Alyson to the door.
"Thanks Doc..." Randy smiled
"Not a problem.." Doctor Alan smiled and turned to Alyson shaking her hand "Thank you for coming today Alyson.." Doctor Alan smiled and leaned in close "You know I think it might be a good idea for you to talk to someone about your relationship with your father.. it might help.. just give it a thought.. I can give you some numbers if you need."
"I'll think about it.." Alyson smiled and both Alyson and Randy left.
-Outside-
Randy and Alyson both made their way down the sidewalk. "So.. what did Doctor Alan whisper to you?" Randy questioned.
"He think I should talk to someone about my father.. he says it might help.." Alyson shrugged.
"It might.. you never know.." Randy smiled. "When do you leave?" Randy questioned.
"Tomorrow morning.." Alyson said softly.
"I see.." Randy stopped and turned to face Alyson. "I know I said we can't be together... and I still don't think it's best for us to be together right now."
"Now is not a good time for us to be together... we both have some work to do on ourselves." Alyson agreed.
"But... I have realized how much I miss you being in my life.." Randy said "Even if we can't be together right now.. I was hoping that maybe.. we could try to be friends because I still want you in my life... my life is better when your in it.." Randy gave Alyson a small smile.
"So you want to be friends... just friends.." Alyson looked up to Randy.
"Just friends.. for now.. I mean it's a start right?" Randy smiled
"Yes.. it's a start.." Alyson smiled
"Good.. then friends I guess." Randy smiled and leaned down and hugged her.
Alyson smiled and hugged him back holding on for a few extra second missing the feel of being in his arms. "Friends." Alyson smiled hopefully Randy meant what he said about working for something if it's worth it. Alyson knew that she and Randy were worth it and she had hoped that he felt the same way but Randy was right them being friends was a start, before Randy didn't even want that.
A/N- So Randy decided to continue classes YAY! Do you think Alyson should take Doctor Alan's advice and talk to someone about her relationship involving her father and even her brother? What about the choice that Alyson and Randy made to be friends what do you think do you think it's a good start for them? Thank you all for the feedback everyone I just love reading the reviews :)
