CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR
Brian Albe
Erin had been ill with flu for the last two weeks. But rumour had it her flu was really a mental breakdown which had ended up with her being sent to a therapist. People were banding around the words depression and anxiety like we were in a game of baseball.
But she was back and waiting for me when I pulled up outside her drive.
I looked her over for a moment trying to identify her distinguishing features and decide for myself what might have changed.
She looked a little peaky. Paler definitely and lacking a little substance to her frame but apart from that she seemed like Purser alright. She had her running clothes on and the redness in her cheeks made me think she'd only just come back from one.
With clenched hands she bobbed towards me and climbed down into the car slamming the door hard enough to make me flinch at the damage she was inflicting to the vehicle.
"I don't want to drive anywhere today" she noted not putting her seatbelt on and lulling her head against the rest.
"Your paying me how many dollars an hour to sit and be your therapist?" I laughed and she tensed a little before smiling.
"No. Noah pay's a guy called Dr. Mangle to do that. He's far above your pay-grade" she assured and I had to laugh at little at that.
"What do you want to do then for two hours Purser?" I questioned turning to look at her.
She looked reasonably healthy, her eyes weren't quite as shadowy as usual and her pupils seemed wide and active.
"Something good, tell me something good Brian" she asked and I faltered for a minute.
But for whatever the reason be I did. I sat and told Erin Purser everything that I felt to be good with the world and I watched her smile, I relished in her laughter and the breaths she gasped for as she giggled so hard she snorted.
I relished in telling Erin what was good.
Authors Note:
Wow Brookeworm3 that was like the speediest review I've ever had! Thank you! I agree she has had it pretty rough with this news being dropped on her. And unfortunately Jacob kind of only fuels the issues, however I love having them argue and their personalities rile one another. Yes, they are both very, very stubborn. Thanks for the review.
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