Rivercourt Rambles
Chapter 35
authors note : Lucas had one therapy session. It is a process that takes time to work. Lucas's career falling apart is causing the cracks begin to surface again within him. While Brooke has decided for now. They need space.
We all start out so damn sure, thinking we've got the world on a string. If we ever stopped to think about the infinite number of ways we could be undone, we'd never leave our bedrooms."
"So you can go after dreams. But i have stay stuck at home?"
"This isn't about one of us being at home with kids."
"You have opportunity and freedom to do that. The fashion world moves fast and forgets. Moves on."
"This isn't about me going back to work. It's about you."
"Needing to cling to something of substance. My love and devotion for you is the only reason i haven't ended this marriage. Along with our children. Who motivate me to keeo trying."
"How much more do i have give of myself?"
"Why isn't daddy getting out of bed? Why doesn't daddy want to spend time with me?"
"What happened to the man i was so in love with?" Brooke questioned. Tears fallig from her eyes.
The expression on Lucas's face softened.
Lucas swallowed hard.
"Brooke. I'm sorry. I'm right here." Lucas replied.
Wiping her tears away with his hands.
"I love you. I don't say or express that enough."
"I got consumed with what didn't matter." Lucas replied.
"I need to go." Brooke said.
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