A/N: I am enjoying this story more than my others and I hope you are too

Rin still laughs to this day about being a psychologist and she had a life coach. She thought Kaede would be the best fit to speak with because not only she knew her, but she was also not bias.

"How have you been doing Rin?"

"I have been maintaining with everything going on. It took me by surprise, but I have been doing a lot better since me and Sesshomaru been attending marriage counseling".

"Well, that is wonderful, has there been a breakthrough?"

"Yes surprisingly, we were able to communicate our wants and needs and what exactly what we need to work on".

"You know Rin I am just a life coach; I am not like you, a psychologist. I can coach you through your feelings. I know you trust me so that is why you come to me for that very reason. I just wanted to let you know this is your playing field. I feel you need someone to listen rather than tell you how to live your life".

"Yes, I do trust you".

"I will never judge you in whatever decisions you make. So, tell me what you would like to talk about?"

"My adult life, for the most part, I have been married. I feel at times like we got married too early and I should have waited until after I was finished with school. I kind of go back and forth with it but I am also happy that I did it. I think it just been the infidelity that makes me think that way. Sesshomaru wanted me to be this person and I was for a moment. I can still do those things but it's just it isn't going to happen often".

"What are those things you are talking about?"

"Sesshomaru mentioned he wanted me home often and have dinner cooked. I am way too busy and tired at the end of my day to do that all the time".

"How about suggesting to him that he can cook too or order out something if he doesn't know how. I am sure he is aware your schedule is quite busy, since he has more time on his hands, he can pitch in too".

"You tell that to a dog demon; they are used to their partners submitting to certain things".

"Well, we are in modern times, and he will have to get with the program".

"I don't want to make it seem like he has to do everything but there are things I want to do as a woman that makes him feel good and appreciated".

"You can still do those things. If you are saying now your communication is getting better, then just put it out there on the table. You both must get to know each other again. Your wants and needs are different from what they were five years ago. You just started college, fresh out of high school. You are a woman now and as you get older, you become more wiser, and your thought process changes".

"You are right, spot on".

"He is your husband, you have the influence, you have your female persuasion to get him to sway his way of thinking to yours and there is also compromising. There is always some kind of sacrifice both of you will give up".

Rin thought about that and Kaede was right. Sesshomaru was complicated but not that complicated to where she couldn't get what she wanted or needed out of him. He would be annoyed but he complied.

Rin nods.

"Is there anything else you want to talk about?"

"I am considering letting him back in the house. It has been about half a year since we "separated". I am not saying right now but it is something that is in the back of my mind if we both get on the right track".

"You both should start out slow, maybe go on a couple dates with each other. He is waiting on you to make the move to open that door".

"I will and I am thinking about doing that in our next counseling session, it will be tough. I have to set that up, we are supposed to be setting up an appointment once we get our communication back on track. I suggested calling and texting, but I do miss him being in the house".

"Well now that you have said that I would say wait for moving back in. Especially since you both decided to set up another session with Tsukuymaru. You just mentioned to him about calling and texting you again, I am sure you know that does not mean your communication is back on track. That means you are open to communicating again. Just because you had some breakthroughs at counseling does not mean everything you both went through this year will disappear. There will be times when will all those memories...feelings hit you again and then what? You get mad and no longer want Sesshomaru around? So do not rush this move in thing because you miss a presence".

I am only open to this because I can see he wants the marriage to work, he has been coming and really communicating. That always been hard for him to do when he has his mind made up. I am open for forgiveness because we both played a part in neglecting our marriage. He just did his differently, it was not the best way, but he did what he thought was best for him at that time".

"Sounds like you have it together Rin. I pray for the best for you two. Do not pay attention to what the world says, we all are not perfect, and we have mishaps. If you find it in your heart to forgive then you move the way your spirit guides you, for you and no one else. It is very clear Sesshomaru wants this as he has no other choice, you are his mate, he will stay. He just better not mess up again or he will not have you or the pups he so desires so desperately".

Rin chuckles a bit but then feels guilty about the mating thing, she did deny him, and it made her look like a liar. He always talked about mating and pupping her. He would love that for sure since it would slow her down with work.

"His one desire was to mate me and have pups, I do owe him that. At times I feel guilty because if we were mates, things would have been different. We wouldn't be going through any of this, we would be connected to one another. I think it would have stopped him from stepping out".

"Rin do not think that way even if it were true. Your focus will need to be on what is now because going back and forth with that will get you nowhere. You will find yourself going around in circles. If you and Sesshomaru truly want this relationship, you cannot make each other feel guilty. Talk about that subject when you both are comfortable to move to that next step.

"Right and thank you Kaede".

Rin heard everything she needed to hear, some things she already knew. It didn't hurt to hear them from someone else, it was confirmation. She pondered while leaving Kaede's office about when she would let Sesshomaru come back home. How would she look to the media? Why does she even care what they think but their marriage is very much in the public eye. She didn't want to butt of someone's joke, this was her real life. She loved him and she was beginning to forgive him, she just hated that she had to be in this predicament.

Rin makes it home; she still had a couple of hours left to touch basis with some clients and then she would get some rest. She would try to find a balance for home life not because he asked for it but because she will need it for her own sanity. She told her clients it would be only a month that she would accept as needed appointments. She wondered if she would lose clients because she would not be as available anymore when she changes her hours.

She didn't want to sacrifice her marriage for work anymore. If that was the case, she shouldn't have got married and then she could be a workaholic. Sesshomaru and Rin had plans to one day start a family, so she didn't plan on being a workaholic, it just happened that way.

They would move at a slow pace to where their relationship would begin to piece itself back together.

Rin : Hey Sesshomaru, how has your day been?

Sesshomaru : It has been quite busy, I am here by myself, I temporarily shut down the office and everyone is working from home.

Rin : sounds like a bummer. I just left from seeing Kaede. Any updates on you doing individual counseling?

Sesshomaru did not set anything up with Tsukuymaru but he planned on it.

Sesshomaru : I have not set up anything, but I plan to. Once I get things settled here, I will. It has been kind of tough since some of my investors dropped so it's the tedious things that need to be done. I will have Jaken set up a time and I will let you know when that is.

Rin a little frustrated says .

Rin : I would hope so if you want this marriage to work. If you do not put in any work, I will stop what I am doing as well. I am doing my part and I would like to believe you meant what you said in counseling. Do not waste my time. I am already at my wits end.

Sesshomaru : I will get it done it was just some things needed my attention. I will put in the work, and I meant what I said. I want you; I want us more than anything.

Rin: Good to know! You mentioned I worked too much, so I cut my hours. Hopefully when you complete whatever it is you are doing now, you will do the same as I. If you have time to text me back; you should have time to make an appointment, it does not take long.

Sesshomaru thought Rin was brutal, she was not playing with him. He had to get on board, and she was right, but he was also prolonging the visit because of his pride. He went to marriage counseling because of Rin but for him to go for himself, he didn't see anything wrong with him. He could not lose her. He almost fell apart hear when she said if she feels he isn't making any moves, she will not either. The marriage will be over, period.

Sesshomaru quickly dials Jaken's number. "Set me an appointment with Tsukuymaru, I do not care the day or time, just do it and send me the information".

"Yes, my lord, I am getting on it right now".

Sesshomaru hangs up and texts Rin.

Sesshomaru : Done!

Rin smiles and thought about Kaede's advice about being able to get him to do anything she says. Although he should have done it himself without her coaching him into it. It was kind of threatening, but he needed to get his act together if he truly wanted this marriage.

Authors Note: My thoughts on the story is that Sesshomaru is on the road to redemption but he will need to get out his head. No matter how much he loves Rin, he is one-sided and hopefully counseling will help with that. All he is thinking about is mating Rin, having sexual intercourse with her. Yes that helps make any relationship healthy, some kind of contact but connecting with one mentally will always take the cake, sex just add to it.

What do you all think?