Beatrice stared at her for a while probably trying to discern something but then she shook her head and just exhaled. "If you intend for me to tell you all of my secrets, that isn't happening," she said softly- tired even. She closed her eyes, exhaling.

Melissa could understand a bit of what she was facing and that was why she felt she could help. Melissa herself had gone through a lot of things and she knew talking to people doesn't help at all. Finding solutions is what helps and solutions come in different phases. She looked at Beatrice and decided she'd just go through it.

It was about four...