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“Enzo, please,” he said

“All right Enzo”

“When I was young I attempted a relationship I needed to keep ured I should try it at least once I didn’t love the girl, but she was pleasant enough to be around She started spending the night, and the nightmares hit full force The worst ofwithout sleep, and then I had my first flashback I woke up with my hand wrapped around her throat It scared the shit out of me”

“Was she okay?”

“Fine, but terrified We called it quits, and I resigned myself to casual sex”

“What changed?”

“My ability to hide the fact that I’m head over heels in love with Aibhlinn”

“And she’s your best friend?” the doctor asked

“Anda couple would, except , we’re each other’s date We have the keys to each other’s homes, talk daily”

“And why do you think she allowed that?”

“I know she loves ave the relationship thing a try I didn’t last a day That night, I had a flashback”

“Is that what prompted you to come here?” the doctor asked

“It was a catalyst, but it’s tiht for myself I’m thirty-five If not nohen?”

“That’s a good outlook What are your goals?”

“To let go of the past, so I can have a future,” he said