Disclaimer: See Chapter One
Yes, I can help you. I've been there before, remember?"
"Yes, I remember."
1991
"Secretary
McGarry's office. Mrs. McGarry, No, Ma'am he isn't back yet.
I
will have him call you as soon as his comes back to the
office."
Later that day Margaret's suspicions became
reality. She had always
wondered about Leo and now she knew she
was correct. He walked into the
office and she could smell the
alchol on his breathe. She knew he had
been drinking. He walked
passed her without saying a word and went into
the office. She
followed behind him and slammed the door so hard he
jumped. "Okay,
that's it! Leo, I've worked for you for two years. If
I'm going to
keep on doing so I need the truth. I thought that in the
beginning
it was just exhaustion, who wouldn't be exhausted in this job?
I
done being in the dark. Talk to me."
"You wouldn't understand."
"Try me."
"You'll never understand."
"Leo, when you hired me you and
Jenny practically took me into the
family. Whatever it is we'll
get through it. I promise.
"I'm an alcoholic. There I said it."
"Good, now that you finally said it let call Jen and get you some help."
"You
made that promise to me Margaret and now I'm making it to you.
We'll
get through this together. I'll never break that promise."
"I'm an alcoholic, Leo."
"You did good. Now, we get you the help you need."
"I can't do AA. I don't think it
will work for me. I need a program and
I strict one at that."
"If I find you one will you go?"
"You can't do that. The press…"
"You forgot I have friends in high places.
You'll be fine. I'll take
care of it."
"I'll go pack my desk."
"No, leave it."
"But you said…. Nice move McGarry."
"Hey, it worked with me didn't it?"
"Twice." Margaret admitted as she walked out to her desk.