Chapter 31

He shrugs as he finishes speaking, recovers the folder I left on the floor and searches the papers. I close the tape package, picking up the last one while I feel my stomach squirm. The tape I choose is titled "Steven." I put it on the recorder and bring it close to my ear.

“Good morning, Abby. How are we doing today?

“Well, doctor.

"You don't look well.

"I'm just tired.

"I see, but I ask you not to sleep during our session, it is important.

I feel such a strong grip on my head that I make an incomprehensible sound and bow, almost dropping the recorder.

"Are you okay? "Henry asks from the floor.

"Yes," I straighten my body and put the recorder in my ear once again.

"I'm not going to sleep.

“Great. Now tell me why you're so tired.

"I didn't sleep well last night.

"Why not?

"Annie and Lauren were talking to each other and didn't want to include me in the conversation.

“Oh, of course. Have they been sho