Re: quicklog, umc: neil & mere
[Psychiatrist or psychologist, Neil thought her trying to work through the issues that plagued them here, the things that drew out behavior he wasn't used to, was a good thing. He couldn't change her, no more than she could change him. They would have to change themselves.] It's an important step. [As for what Louis said, he was relieved to hear that it sounded like he was giving her a chance. His brother and Meredith would likely never be close, but if they could be civil... he didn't know if he could live with everyone in his life hating the woman he was dating. He might have to, but it wasn't ideal.] I know things haven't been easy. I do. And I've made my own mistakes, but I don't... want you and my family to constantly be at odds, with me in the middle.
[He looked down at their joined hands as he spoke. Talking to someone together, well, it seemed to make sense, and it wasn't as though talking to strangers about his problems was a foreign concept. A.A. involved a lot of that.] Alright. Then we will. Whenever you want to.