Scott left the psychiatrists office pleasantly surprised. He hadn't expected 'talking about his feelings' would be a help. He certainly hadn't felt that way with his councillors in prison. But Dr Chaudron proved someone easy to talk to. She knew just the questions to ask and to get him to open up about his fears; letting down Adam after he gave him such a great chance in his company; worries that if it all goes wrong he wouldn't be able to provide for Madison and Holly. The doctor got him to break his problems down into what he could change and what he couldn't. It really helped him get perspective on how a lot of what was happening was totally out of his control.
He had left the doctor's office with a new mantra to mutter to himself when he felt under pressure, "There is no use worrying about something I can't change."
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Scott was feeling so much better in fact he decided to pop by the offices in the way home and do a bit more prepping for the Courtland meeting next week. This was something that he could control and it was in everyone's best interest that it worked out.
So after the hour with the doctor and three hours in the office it was late afternoon when Scott finally came home. He was surprised to find the house empty. Was Madison still at Randi's? He'd hoped she's be back by now. He was in such a good mood he'd planned to take her out for a meal tonight.
Scott plucked the phone from the wall and dialled Madison's cell. The phone rang and rang and then eventually went to voicemail. Scott was surprised. Madison was usually very good at answering calls; but then again maybe she had her hands full with Holly.
Scott then had another idea; call Frankie and Randi's home and if Madison was still there he could swing by and pick her up.
It was Randi who answered the call.
"Hi," said Scott, "I was just calling to check if Madison was still there, or if she is on her way home."
"Madison?" said Randi. "I haven't seen her I'm afraid."
"But she was coming to see you today!"
"Well, I don't know what to say." said Randi, "We've been in all day and, like I said, we haven't seen her."
Scott was now thoroughly confused.
"Then where on earth is she?" he exclaimed, "And where is Holly?"
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