CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVEN

SOLIDATION

"How have your days been?" Patricia asked Lara.

"They have been better than in a long time, actually," Lara replied. And it was true. Sitting on the couch during another therapy session, Lara was much more relaxed, looking at the ceiling, wearing one of her floral jumpsuits, and chatting with her psychologist. "You know I'm still drinking, right?"

"Yes, I know. And how has it been?"

"I've been drinking much less, Patricia, and to tell you the truth, I haven't even been trying that hard."

"That's wonderful!"

"Yes, I'm surprised too."

"That's great, but what do you think about making more of an effort?"

Lara adjusted herself on the couch, knowing she would have to talk about it. That she was sabotaging herself, procrastinating, and her psychologist was there to help her.

"I will do that."

"I can't help you if you don't want help, you know, Lara? Nobody can help you if you don't want it."

"I know that."

"Have you been going to AA meetings?"

"I confess I also didn't go this we