Chapter 59 - Elijah

Hearing about Riko’s mom was a lot to take in. No wonder she didn’t talk about it. Darius said she’d dodged his questions about her mom during their date. It all makes sense. Her dad obviously has unresolved issues about his wife’s death, and if he’s never sought help to work through his grief, he certainly didn’t think to take his ten-year-old daughter. 

I know mental health isn’t always something people think about, and often have some sense of shame about needing help, especially for men. It’s bullshit. Or at least I think it’s bullshit. Needing help is never something to be ashamed of. But I was raised where it was seen as normal, mostly because Aunt Larissa is a psychologist. Maybe I should give her a call, see if she can recommend someone local to suggest Riko and especially her father speak with. 

I glanced over at Forrest and can practically