MAKING THINGS RIGHT

“Is your crazy girlfriend here with you?” she asked as she looked around.

“No, she isn’t,” I responded as I couldn’t help but stare at the bruise on her face.

“I just want to apologize for saying and doing what I did. I have issues, Dean, and I feel like I’m heading down a bad road. But I am seeing a therapist, and I’m going to get my life straightened out.”

I actually felt sorry for her at that moment. “You do realize that you can no longer work for my company, right?” I said.

“I know, and I just handed in my letter of resignation today. I asked Phil not to tell you because I wanted to do that myself.”

“I’m also stopping your monthly payments, but I will pay for your therapy. It’s the least I can do since you’re seeking help.”

“Thank you, Dean,” she smiled. She started to walk away and then turned around. “Tell Steph I’m sorry and that she’s a lucky woman to have someone like you to love her.” I smiled and nodded my head, and then she was gone. I felt like a weight had been lifted of