Page 50 of Out of Sight

They left the house, the door locked behind them, and she tucked the key into her phone case. Only a fool trusted sweats with a small object.

She memorized the route home and the name of the street. When that was done, she listed all the streets before and after so she wouldn’t get lost.

He drove calmly and in direct lines. She appreciated that. They entered the suburbs and edged toward the urban centre. The building they were heading for was a low house with a few placards on the walls denoting some kind of professional.

Yorwell parked and walked around the truck to help her out. He kissed her forehead and walked her to the first of the three doors.

A receptionist was seated in a comfortable room with several doors behind her desk.

The woman looked at Lucia and smiled. “Hello, Lucia. She’s just getting the room ready for you. She has asked that she lock up your phone once in her office. She also told me to warn you.”

She nodded. “Okay. Thank you.”

“Would you like some tea? I’m Thera, and I will be the first face you see when you come in. If you arrive early, we can play cards or something if you don’t like silence.”

Lucia blinked. “I will think about it. I am trying to remember things I like.”

Thera inclined her head. “Of course.”

Lucia looked at her and said, “You look familiar.”

“Interesting. Maybe therapy will uncover where you have seen me before.”

Lucia cocked her head.

Thera smiled. “Have a seat. She will be ready in a few minutes.”

Yorwell asked, “Are you good to remain here?”

Lucia nodded. “I am. Thank you.”

He kissed her cheek and smiled. “I will get everything on your list. Add anything else with a text, and I will double check before I come to pick you up.”

“Make sure everything smells like fruit.” She smiled.

He nodded. “Easy guidance to remember.”

Thera smiled. “I have her.”

Yorwell gave her a considering look and inclined his head. “I will return in two hours. She likes honey in her tea.”

Lucia gave him a little wave and sat down in one of the comfy chairs. Thera got her some tea that smelled like wild berries, and Lucia thanked her.

Lucia sipped at the tea and smiled. “I hope I remember the signs for a restroom break. I haven’t had a body in over six years. Today has held a lot of new stuff.”

When the tea was gone, the door on the left opened, and Mik was there with a smile on her face. “Lucia, please come on in.”

Lucia set her teacup down and got to her feet. She walked into Mik’s therapy space, and her heart relaxed. Zones around the room were filled with fluffy pillows, overstuffed chairs, and couches. There was a space for every mood.

Mik smiled. “Get comfortable, and we will begin.”

Lucia nodded. “I just have to warn you, I cry diamonds. So keep tissues and a bucket nearby.”

Mik blinked. “Noted. Tissues are accessible left and right. Well, where did you want to start?”

Lucia exhaled. “I suppose it should be the rage that I feel toward my family. They didn’t notice me when I was there, and they didn’t notice when I was gone.”

Mik exhaled. “That is a good place to start.”