Chapter 14 Is it Over?
London, England – One week Later
After their first date, Chris and Isabella had gone out for another date. Today, they in London to see Susan the therapist. They arrived at the therapist's office and she wanted to talk to Isabella first.
"Isabella, Chris has told me that we're going to discuss the condition of your marriage today. He has also told me that some of your decisions don't seem rational", Susan says.
"I understand why he said that. After I went to Buffalo, my head became clearer. I know that I want my husband and family back", Isabella says. She's getting more and more uncomfortable talking to the therapist. She's a very private person and doesn't like revealing things to a stranger.
"Do you think that your issues are related to your struggles dealing with your fame? Many of your colleagues have struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. I know with your clean-living you don't have those outlets", Susan says.
"It could be. Also, I lost my parents when I was very young. Maybe it was just all of that catching up with me", Isabella says.
"That's a possibility. Do you still love your husband?" Susan asks.
"Yes!" Isabella says.
"It takes a lot for a man like Chris to ask for help. Originally, he wanted my advice to help Zak deal with your divorce. Now, he wants help to get your relationship better", Susan says.
"Do you know if Chris wants to get back together with me and stop our divorce?" Isabella asks.
"I counseled Chris to approach that with caution. There were issues before you left" Susan says.
"What kind of issues?" Isabella asks.
"You were both focused on your son. You need to spend quality time together as a couple and rediscover why you fell in love with each other", Susan says.
"So, you're saying that it's Zak's fault that we've separated?" Isabella asks. She's getting mad at this point.
"No, it's your fault and Chris's fault. The dynamic of your marriage has changed – for the first half of your marriage you were apart from each other. Since Zak's birth, you've been together almost constantly. Are you upset that Chris was willing to take a break from his career to spend time with Zak and not you?" Susan asks her.
"What? I'm not jealous of Zak! Of course, Chris should be spending time with Zak" Isabella is quite defensive.
"I believe that you're jealous of Chris and Zak's strong connection. I think that you think their connection has taken the place of your connection and Chris's connection", Susan says.
"That's crazy! I do envy their father-son bond, but I don't resent it" Isabella says.
"The other item that may be a contributing factor to the failure of your marriage is that you two spent so much time apart and then you were suddenly together all of the time. Coupled with the addition of a child, that can put a lot of stress on a marriage", Susan says.
"Did Chris tell you that I'm pregnant again? Does that mean that our marriage is doomed to fail?" Isabella asks.
"Yes, I know about the pregnancy. If you both are willing to try, this marriage is salvageable. However, you both have to try", Susan says.
"I noticed that you've had a lot of headaches in the last year. I've ordered blood tests and a Cat scan for you. Sometimes the body has a chemical upset and that may explain your headaches", Susan says as Isabella leaves her office.
"Well, how did it go?" Chris asks.
"She thinks that Zak is part of our problem and that us spending time together caused our issues", Isabella says as Chris goes to talk to the therapist.