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Chapter 26
Julie: What do you mean Marissa is going to live with Jimmy? She's my daughter and she's not going anywhere!
Caleb: Juju be reasonable.. Marissa isn't happy here and in light of the situation I think a move back to Jimmy's is warranted, a fresh start for everyone.
Julie: Whose side are you on? I know what's best for my daughter and it isn't living with her criminal father. She's not going anywhere!
Caleb: Julie, do you want to lose your daughter completely? Fight her on this and you will. Give her some time....
Julie's legs gave way and she crumbled to the couch. Sobs shook her body. Caleb encased her in his embrace and rocked her like he would a child.
Caleb: It will be ok, Juju. We'll find a way.
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Dr Meuler sat across from Marissa and had to marvel at the change in this young woman. It was like she had been reborn as someone else. He wished he could take the credit for this transformation but he feared modern medicine would be the real hero. Regardless of who would receive the credit for saving this young woman, she was indeed on her way to being saved.
Marissa: So how wrong am I for never wanting to see my mother again? I mean after all she has done..
Meuler: Marissa, your mother has made some monumental mistakes and yes I can understand you feeling you never want to see her again but can you live with that? Can you rationalize it to yourself enough to accept it or will you merely be cutting off your nose to spite your face? She is your mother... our task here is to help you deal with this not run and hide from it.
Marissa: I think I understand what you are saying but right now I never want to see her again...
Meuler: All in good time... enough for today.
Marissa: Wait.. I wanted to talk to you about... going home?
She looked at him with the hopeful eyes of a child on Christmas morning. "Please", she prayed.
Meuler chuckled softly.
Meuler: I was wondering if you were going to bring that up.
Marissa: Well?
Meuler: I think it is an excellent idea... why are you still here?
For a moment Marissa was so taken back, she didn't realize what he had said. Laughing and crying simultaneously, she was out of her chair and across the room. She hugged him tightly.
Marissa: Are you serious? I can go home?
Dr Meuler looked at her, maybe for the first time. Something wonderful had taken place here and he was very happy to have been part of it.
Meuler: Yes, I am very serious. I think you are ready to go home.
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Ryan was sitting by the pool when he heard his cell phone ring.
Ryan: Hey Seth, grab that will ya?
Seth: Where is it? I can hear it but I don't see it? Underwear, socks, tee shirts. Jeans... ah here it is ...phone! Hello?
Marissa: Seth? Is that you?
Seth: Yes it's me... better than Ryan's underwear and that was your next choice... How's it going?
Marissa: Great I'm coming home. Is Ryan close by?
Seth: Just a sec.. he's basking by the pool.. and yes that is sarcasm if you choose to ask.
Handing Ryan his phone, Seth headed back to the house.
Ryan: Marissa?
Marissa: Ryan! Geez, I never used to have this much trouble finding you...
Ryan: Seth used to spend more time with Summer and less time here.. what's up?
Marissa: I'm being released! I get to come home!
Ryan: Marissa that is great! Seth filled me in on "the move".. We are going over tomorrow night to get your stuff and move it to your Dad's. Do we need to do anything else?
Marissa: No, if you get my stuff moved that would be heaven. How's everything with you?
Ryan: It's good.. really good.
Marissa: I'm glad.. you deserve the best. How's Emily?
Ryan: She's good too.
Marissa: I am so lucky to have you guys...
Ryan: And we are lucky to have you!
Marissa: Bye, send kisses! Love you all..
Ryan: Bye see you soon.