Torn
Chapter 36
(Listen to Thinking out loud by Leslie Roy.)
Mouth/Rachel's home
With Mouth off at work. I was responsible for the kids. The three of them. Were happily playing in Gregory 's bedroom. I took a seat in the living room and sat down. I opened my laptop. It was already open to the internet. I typed in Samantha Walker and pressed send.
First off thing I noticed. She has no online accounts. Or really a footprint online at all. Which is odd for a teenager in today's world. But not concerning. After searching around and finding nothing I decided to type in Sam's mother's name and see if anything comes up.
I typed Carmen Walker then pressed go. Instantly I was met with articles and interviews. This woman was very well known in the mental health field. There were various reviews from past and present patients it all seemed clean and presentable. Not giving me a bit of suspicion.
Which gave me an idea. I quickly took out my phone and called Haley and Nathan telling them to come over I had to leave now. Rachel thought to herself. As she left the room.
Sometime Later
( I heard you were the best and given how badly I messed up last time. I can't risk relapsing again.) Rachel said.
(Where do you think you're desire to use drugs stems from.?) Carmen asked.
Rachel looked back at her with a look of sadness.
(My parents are assholes. I almost died back in high school. And instead of visiting they sent flowers. Talk about emotionally distant.) Rachel said. Wiping away the false tears from her eyes.
(How did you find my office. ? I'm here to help you through this.)
(The disfunction in your youth is why you feel unworthy of your husband and son. Along with any happiness you may get in the future. With my guidance. And weekly sessions. You will get through this. You came to the right place.) Carmen said. Looking to her.
( I see that now would mind getting me some water and a snack. I'm going to need to keep my strength up. In order to get past the remainder of this session..?) Rachel asked. Looking to the woman.
(Sure. Nervousness is perfectly normal during the first few sessions. The more we talk the more comfortable you will feel with me.) Carmen said. As she left her office.
It was then that Rachel began to go through the woman's files. There were countless folders with various names. She found two that she grabbed both with the last name Scott on them. She quickly shut the door. Put the folders in her purse. And made her way out of the office.
Rachel went through the hallway and kept her composure.
(Hey what's going on.? Did you change your mind.?) Carmen asked. Carrying two water bottles. And two plates of cookies.
(Yeah I'm not ready to open up about all of this. I have your contact information.) Rachel said. As she headed out of the exit doors.
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Once she got into her car she opened the folders. One had Lucas and Brooke 's names on it. The other had Eli 's name on it. She started her car and began to drive.
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(Having lunch together is my favorite time of the week.) Brooke said. Smiling up at him.
(Mine too. It's quality time together. I always look forward too.) Brooke said.
(You know I've been thinking with everything Sam has been telling us maybe we could let her stay here with us. )
(I agree she should be around people who truly care about her.) (We have the space. When she and Lilly come over to hang out next time we'll talk to her about it.) Lucas said.
Hearing the sound of footsteps and calls to their names they looked up.
(Rachel what are you.?) Brooke began to ask.
(I'll explain later. Open these folders now!) Rachel said. With a sense of urgency.
Lucas took the folder with their name on it and opened it.
Brooke read Eli's name on the front of the folder. And opened it.
She found pictures, articles, and other things that didn't make sense.
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