Dr. Jerryl Sofer waits for them at the farm lounge. Brie is the first one to get off from the four-wheel-drive followed by Hermes.
"Hello Missy Shrink."
"Oh, I thought it's just Rosa's family."
Brie clenches her waist and put her chin up. "I am part of Rosa's family."
The doctor giggles. "Whatever."
The other vehicle door opens. Paulus holds the door. Athena jumps off from the car. Senator Graysen extends his hand to Rosa as she lands her feet to the ground. The men guarding their safety follow Paulus to the parking area.
Dr. Sofer gives Rosa a tight hug as soon as she steps inside the lounge.
Rosa reaches for Athena's hand bringing her in front of the doctor. She bends to level with the little girl's height. "Athena, meet my good friend Jerryl."
"Hello Athena." the doctor extends her hand to Athena.
"Hi." The little girl takes Dr. Jerryl's hand and shakes it.
"My girls are going to take you to your rooms. Freshen up guys first then see you at the dining hall. I've prepared a sumptuous organic breakfast for all of you." Dr. Jerryl waves her hand to the resort attendants.
When everyone settles down at the dining table with plates in front of them, Hermes scrunches his face.
"Oh, organic."
Brie sneers seeing Hermes' reaction.
Right after a relaxing and quiet meal, Rosa and Senator Graysen follow Dr. Jerryl to her office.
They choose not to bring Athena with them. "Brie look after Athena for a moment please."
"Sure. That's what I'm here for, remember?"
"Yup. So am I." Hermes speaks to let them know of his existence.
Graysen touches Athena's head. "Wait for us, sweety. We'll go back really quick."
Athena nods. She remains seated at the table to wait for Rosa and her father.
Rosa holds her husband's hands sitting opposite Dr. Jerryl.
"Can you tell me how are you feeling right now, Rosa?"
"I think I'm fine."
"When you were inside that tree basement you have described to me, how did you feel?"
Rosa tightens her grip on Graysen's hands. She closes her eyes and lets out a deep sigh. "As much as possible I don't want to remember the time Athena and I were there."
"You can tell me about it later if you are not comfortable right now. Let's talk about Athena."
Graysen embraces his wife letting her lean on his chest. loop
"I have let Athena be trained in gun firing. But target shooting is different when it comes to actual gun firing at people. I do not know what was the effect on Athena after shooting those men seeing some blood. I think Rosa has told you about her autism spectrum disorder."
"Actually, I have done a bit of research after talking to Rosa about Athena. I made my girls find some broken clocks in our storage so I can give them to Athena. I hope this will help her get comfortable to talk with me."
Graysen smiles. "That is a good idea Dr. Jerryl."
"Call me Jerryl, Senator Graysen, especially in front of Athena."