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Crossroads- Ch. 17
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"Really?" Kit sat down after handing Tina her salad. "What are you studying?"
"Clinical psychology. I’d like to focus my research on environmental versus biological factors attributing to disorders like depression."
Alice regarded Meg for a moment. "That seems awfully specific for someone just graduating."
Meg nodded. "I guess after our mom committed suicide I was always interested in what exactly caused her to do it. You know, the whole nature or nurture thing. So, I immediately drifted towards psychology. I interned with a great professor at Boston College who focuses on socio-economic contributors to depression. She’s the one who put me in touch with the department chair at UCLA." Meg took another bite of quiche and looked up to discover the three women at the table staring at her.
"Oh. God. This is new information to everyone isn’t it?" Meg’s eyes were directed above Tina’s head.
Turning, Alice saw Lara rooted to the floor with an unreadable expression on her face. Taking a deep breath, Lara answered her sister quietly. "It never seemed to come up."
Almost woodenly, Lara resumed her seat and picked up her napkin.
An awkward silence hung in the air for a moment. Meg looked frantically at Alice. Lara took a forkful of salad then glanced up to find everyone looking at her with concern. Taking a deep breath, Lara forced a smile. "It’s okay. It’s not something I like to talk about. But, it’s okay that you guys know about it. Truthfully, I should have already told you." As she finished the last sentence she lightly squeezed Alice’s knee under the table.
Tina took a sip of her iced tea and tactfully re-directed the conversation. "Well, good luck on your interview Meg. It would be fun to have another Perkins around. I went to UCLA, so let me know if you have any questions about campus." As the topic shifted to Tina’s experience at UCLA and Meg’s school days in Boston, Alice took the chance to squeeze Lara’s knee. The redhead glanced at her with a grateful smile. Alice could see that Lara was still a little off balance with regards to the revelation concerning her mother, but she was pleased to see that Lara seemed to be handling the situation as opposed to isolating herself.
Too soon, Tina excused herself to return to work. "Hope to see you again before you leave, Meg."
Meg nodded. "Me too." They all waved as Tina headed off. Kit, too, excused herself to return to the books.
Lara looked at her watch. "Oh….Meg, I have an appointment in an hour and a half. I’ll be back home around 5:30. Then, maybe we can go out for dinner?" Turning she looked at Alice. "I know it’s not exactly the date I promised, but will you join us?"
Alice nodded with a smile. "I’d love to."
Meg pointed to Lara’s cast. "Is your appointment to do with getting the plaster cast replaced with the fiberglass version?"
Lara shook her head. "No that’s Monday." Too late she realized they were waiting for more information on her afternoon appointment. "Um….I’m going to a…..psychologist today." She kept her eyes on her napkin.
Realizing how difficult this admission had been Alice squeezed her hand. "That’s great, Lara. Now, what should I wear for our modified date?" As she redirected the conversation, she saw the wordless thanks expressed in Lara’s eyes.
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Ah, the plot thickens for the soup chef! Great stuff. Just keep writing any old time…seriously, is the next update almost ready? Huh?
when well lara get around to telling alice what is going on in her head please post soon I love it great update and so quick as well
home again from my friends in bremen i just found your latest updates! great stuff! meg is a very cute little sis you create for lara! i absolutley enjoy her visit. i can´t wait for the next chapter, to read, what she will do next.i´m sure she will be in big troule *gg*. so sail on, i´ll be here…
OMG you are such a tease, first the mystery person at the door and then such a quick update–way to totally fuel my addiction to your fanfic! Can we all just quit work and comment on your writing professionally? ;) Using ‘Megan the Abrupt’ to balance out ‘Lara the Guarded’ is simply genius…sometimes family members bring out that honesty, not to mention sides we may not show everyone, no? Alice remains the champ offering quiet reassurances while not flying off the handle. Could the ‘I’m here’ and ‘I need you’ gestures between our two heroines at the table have been any sweeter? NO! Because you are da bomb! Can’t wait for the date, are they gonna ditch the sis and….? Sorry, I’m starting to just make things up, LOL. Update as soon as you can, gaaaahhh!
Wow – feel free to surprise me with two updates in two days any old time! :) Ok, I know I say this in every comment, but this is just so freakin’ good! I totally agree with Min – bringing in Lara’s sister (who is just the perfect counterbalance for Lara) is pure genius! I loved how she casually revealed Lara’s comments about Alice being sexy – not that we didn’t already know that, but it’s great to have Alice hear it first-hand! Siblings who know too much can be incredibly embarrassing at times… but I think that is exactly what Lara needs in her life right now – someone who will force her to be honest without worrying about the consequences (because sisters are supposed to annoy each other from time to time!). That sisterly relationship gives her a lot more freedom to say what’s on her mind than Alice has at the moment. Oh, speaking of which – I also thought Alice’s blow-up at the beginning of the chapter was perfectly-timed. She’s been so patient with Lara’s unwillingness to talk about things lately (much to her credit), but Alice can only hold back for so long before she’ll let loose with what is bothering her. This was a fantastic update – thank you for not letting the suspense about who was at the door kill me, though I continue to be as addicted as ever to this story! :)
i come here everyday… 2 wait 4 this story… soooo…carry on,…. they r sweet 2gether
Manic Meg… I like! Alice somehow seems more restained than ever with the little sister brought into the fray. We’re just starting to scratch the surface of Ms. Lara’s world, aren’t we? Great chapter again, Goldrun. Thanks.