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"Yeah?" I answer, knowing this call is important

"She called"

I let out a breath I didn’t knoas holding and ask what I needed to know "She sound okay?"

"She didn’t sound too bad, but I could hear a little panic You sure this is a good idea?"

A these days "I don’t knohat else to do, Holly I’ve tried talking to her She just shuts down She won’t go to the doctors I’ for her Besides, Z is there and I trust that she will cope" I believe those words leavingto hurt Low Her fears and insecurities co the best for her This fucked-up thinking she has is only amplified by the fact that Low just won’t settle

"You should talk to her, Nix Tell her what you need from her"

"I’ve tried, Hol She won’t listen The only way I can help her is by showing her this isn’t normal"

"We both know she’s aware it’s not normal, Nix"

"Well, if you have a better idea, have at it!" I snap, taking round, and I know he’ll be pissed if I upset his wo to deal"

"It’s okay You’re tired I’m not just worried about her but about you, too"

"Don’t worry abouta therapy session I just needto coiving me some small hope

"Call Kadence’show bad she was today Maybe if she hears if froht listen to e have to say

"Right, okay, well, keepthe conversation I know she likes to think she has it under control, but Holly feels as helpless as I do

"Yeah," I reply before hanging up I pocket my phone and rest ht teninfro disconnected with her burnsshe is suffering Whatever is going on, I just e could fucking sort it,miss my wife