A smile came to her lips whens he realized that he was not angry with her. She had been afraid that he would be upset about this being a step backward in her progress. Dr Pytka and the nurses were always angry after a bad nightmare or an actaul self inflicted injury. Angry that she was not trying hard enough to be cured. The look reflected on his face that he understood. That was a surprise. It made her want to try harder for him.
On the ride Krista rolled the window down so she did not have to deal with her reflection. Cian was right beside her but he needed to concentrate on the road, not silencing her demons. If he had asked her, she would have told him it probably a bad idea. That after an episode it was not wise. But he didnt ask and seemed in control so she did not complain. The diner he pulled into was not over crowded. It gave her a chance to be around other people without being too crowded.
Pulling her knees up to her chest after they ordered. Keeping her voice low she leaned in slightly.
"Would it be too dangerous to pick up the son at the hospital.... maybe after his shift? I think we should work with him for a little while first.... Maybe a day or two of games? The ladies cant be that hard to control but all three might be a handful if he is not taught the rules ahead of time....."