Dr.
Carrey leaned in closer, his voice gentle but firm. “Diana, you were the sole survivor of that accident. It wasn’t your fault.
It was a tragic accident.”
Diana’s voice trembled as she whispered, “But I was driving… I killed them. I should have listened to Hamilton when he…”
Dr. Carrey interrupted, “You should have done nothing.
It was not your fault. Accidents happen, and you are not to blame. And remember, Diana, you lost something precious too.
You were four months pregnant at the time, and you lost your baby.”
Diana’s heart ached at the mention of her lost child, a wound that had never truly healed. The weight of her grief and guilt had pushed her into a world of delusion.
“It’s time to let go of this burden, Diana,” Dr. Carrey said softly.
“It’s time to heal. To move on.”
The room seemed to hold its breath as Diana grappled with the truth, the past and present colliding in a tumultuous whirlwind of emotions.
Dr. Carrey’s words pierced through the haze of guilt and delusion that had consumed Diana for two long years.
She listened intently, her tear-filled eyes fixed on him, as he unraveled the painful truth she had been unable to face.
“For two years, Diana,” Dr. Carrey added, his voice steady but compassionate, “you’ve been carrying the weight of guilt, blaming yourself for something that wasn’t your fault.”
Diana nodded, her voice a mere whisper, “I couldn’t save them…”
Dr. Carrey leaned closer, his eyes locking onto hers, “You’ve been searching for a reason, any reason, to justify their deaths in your mind.
You believed they were having an affair, that they had betrayed you. So you could take revenge… and kill them.”
Diana’s trembling hands clenched the edges of her seat. Dr.
Carrey sighed softly, “Diana, you’ve been experiencing hallucinations, creating a false reality to cope with your grief and guilt. You’ve created an imaginary world for yourself. It’s time to snap out of it.”
Diana’s breath caught in her throat.
She couldn’t deny the moments when she had seen Hamilton and Evie together, laughing, and kissing. Those vivid scenes had tormented her.
And now, she realized those were mere hallucinations… just imaginary reasons to escape her guilt of their accidental deaths two years ago.
Dr. Carrey continued, “Look at your phone’s call history, Diana.” He held out her phone, showing her the evidence.
“You never called an ambulance tonight. You only reached out to me, fearing you had committed a terrible crime.”
Diana’s heart sank as she stared at her call history, the truth staring back at her. She had never intended to harm her husband and sister; she had only believed she had.
Tears streamed down her face as the weight of her self-imposed guilt began to lift.
“I… I thought I killed them.”
Dr. Carrey’s voice was gentle and soothing, “You can’t kill someone who’s already dead. What happened that night, Diana, was a tragic accident.
It was not your fault. You didn’t kill them.”
Diana’s sobs echoed in the room, a mix of relief, grief, and a painful acceptance of the truth. For the first time in two years, she allowed herself to believe that she was not a murderer, and the burden she had carried began to ease.
Dr.
Carrey sat beside Diana, offering a comforting presence as she continued to sob. He knew that letting go of the imaginary guilt and pain she had carried for two years was a crucial step in her healing process.
Diana’s tears flowed freely as she nodded, her heart heavy with the weight of her emotions. Dr.
Carrey reached for his phone and showed her the photos of Hamilton’s and Evie’s graves, the years of their deaths clearly marked as 2019.
“Diana,” he said gently, “I know it’s hard, but it’s essential to accept the loss and move forward. The infidelity, the murder, all of it was a fictional product of your grief and guilt.”
Diana’s gasp of realization turned into heart-wrenching sobs. She clung to Dr.
Carrey, finding solace in his presence as the truth sank in. Her husband and sister were gone, and it was time to let go of the imagined sins that had tormented her.
***
A year passed, and Diana found herself back in Dr. Carrey’s office.
This time, the weight that had burdened her for so long was noticeably lighter.
Her eyes once filled with grief, now held a glimmer of hope.
“Diana,” Dr. Carrey said with a warm smile, “it’s good to see you again. How have you been?”
Diana returned the smile, her voice steady as she replied, “I feel better, Dr.
Carrey. I’ve been learning to live again, to honor their memory without the guilt.”
Dr. Carrey nodded, proud of the progress she had made.
“That’s wonderful to hear. Remember, healing takes time, and it’s okay to seek support whenever you need it.”
Diana’s eyes sparkled with gratitude as she replied, “Thank you, Dr. Carrey.
You’ve been my guiding light through the darkest of times.”
Dr. Carrey couldn’t help but notice Diana’s newfound confidence and radiant smile. He admired her new hairdo and couldn’t resist complimenting her.
“Diana, your new hairdo looks really nice,” he said with a warm smile.
Diana chuckled heartily, her laughter filling the room.
“Thank you, Dr. Carrey. I love this new change in my life, and it’s not just about the hair.”
Dr.
Carrey nodded, pleased to see her transformation. He decided to gently probe to check her emotional well-being and how far she had come in her healing journey.
“So, how has your husband been?” he inquired, watching her closely for her reaction.
Diana’s response was calm and composed, a testament to her progress. “It’s been three years since Hamilton passed away.
I’ve not only lost him but also my beloved sister, Evie.”
Dr. Carrey nodded again, convinced that Diana had indeed moved on from the trauma of her past. He expressed his appreciation for her strength and resilience.
“You’ve done exceptionally well, Diana,” he said sincerely.
“I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.”
Just as their conversation was coming to an end, the office door swung open, and a nurse entered, announcing that Diana’s appointment time had concluded.
Diana gathered her belongings and shared a warm smile with Dr. Carrey. Her newfound confidence radiated, and she seemed perfectly ready to face the world.
“Thank you, Dr.
Carrey,” she expressed her gratitude before rising from her chair.
Dr. Carrey returned her smile, genuinely pleased with her progress. “You’re welcome, Diana.
Remember, I’m here if you ever need to talk.”
With that, Diana headed towards the door, her curls tucked behind her ears. However, before leaving, she turned back to Dr. Carrey, determination in her eyes.
“I’ll stay in touch, no matter how far I go,” she assured him.
As Diana stepped out of the office, she encountered a stranger holding a baby in his arms.
“Hi,” she greeted him with a warm smile, her eyes sparkling with delight.
“Could I hold the baby for a moment?”
The door to Dr. Carrey’s office was still ajar, and he was engrossed in reviewing Diana’s latest reports. However, when he turned to the side, he froze in shock.
Diana was standing alone outside his office and appeared to be cuddling with an invisible baby in her arms.
She smiled as she briefly glanced at Dr.
Carrey before walking away with the invisible infant, leaving him with an inexplicable sense of unease that sent shivers down his spine.
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