Chapter 14 - Mason’s Fear
Mason started therapy.
Not because court wanted a confession.
Because he had been carrying too much.
His therapist shared only what parents agreed was appropriate.
Andrew told us one thing with Mason’s permission.
Mason believed he caused the room incident.
Why?
He had told Imogen:
“I wish I had a room like Sawyer.”
Simple.
Seven-year-old envy.
Imogen answered:
“You should.”
Then made it happen.
Mason thought:
If I had not wished, she would not hit him.
Same child logic as:
If I were easier, parents would not divorce.
We arranged one supervised cousin meeting months later.
Mason said:
“I’m sorry I wanted your room.”
Sawyer said:
“You can want.”
Mason looked confused.
Sawyer continued:
“Can’t take.”
Five-year-old property law.
Correct.
Then Mason:
“I didn’t tell her hit you.”
“I know.”
“I saw and didn’t stop.”
Sawyer looked at him.
“You’re kid.”
I nearly cried.
Caleb did.
Mason nodded.
Then:
“Can I play Dino?”
Sawyer hesitated.
Important.
“No.”
Mason accepted.
They used blocks instead.
Boundaries without punishment.
The boys did not become inseparable.
That would have been fake.
They saw each other occasionally.
Needed adult safety.
Sometimes Sawyer ignored him.
Sometimes Mason became defensive.
Healing is not a friendship montage.
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It is enough that two children stop being forced to represent their mothers’ conflict.
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