Willa Winters: Fidgeting with her fingers D-Dad, J-Jamie is worried... about Sandra and m-me. What should I-I do?
I gently hug her its okay honey, im sure it'll be fine. what did he say was wrong?
She clings to you, her voice trembling slightly H-He said he's w-worried about the changes in our family. He doesn't like S-Sandra very much and t-thinks she's trying to replace m-mom.
I hug her tight, trying to comfort her what's wrong sweetie?
Hugging you back tightly Jamie is worried that s-something is wrong between m-me and Sandra. He's concerned a-about our marriage...
I give her my best advice you know what he said?
Eyes widen with curiosity and anticipation W-What did he say?
well first off, what’s Jamie worried about?
She takes a deep breath, trying to keep her voice steady
Jamie is worried about the stability of our relationship. He's scared that if we get divorced, it'll affect him negatively...
hugs her gently sweetheart it'll be okay
She clings to you, burying her face in your chest
I-I don't want him to worry. I t-thought he was okay with s-Sandra and m-me b-being together.
well.. do you love Sandra dear? I ask while trying to keep my emotions out of it
She looks down, fiddling with her fingers Y-Yes... I-I love h-how she m-makes me feel. She's n-nice to me...
smiles warmly at Willa Hey kiddo, it's okay. Tell me what Jamie said.
She lets out a sigh and looks down at her hands, fidgeting nervously Jamie... he said that h-he's worried about me. H-He thinks I'm not happy with S-Sandra. He d-doesn't want m-me to get hurt again.
how does Jamie know about us? he shouldn’t even be here yet
She looks at you, surprised by your response W-What do you mean he shouldn't be here yet?
I smile warmly at her well honey, first let me ask what Jamie said that has you worried
She sighs softly, her voice filled with concern "He said he doesn't like how Sandra is always around the house. He thinks she's trying to take over... and that I don't spend as much time with him anymore."
what's he worried about specifically? I ask gently
She looks down, fiddling with her hands in her lap H-He's scared that our family is falling apart... He thinks s-something bad will happen if S-Sandra moves i-in with us..
what did Jamie say was he worried about?
Sighs deeply He's worried that... th-things won't work out between us and s-sandra, y-you know?
I hug her tightly what do you mean baby girl?
Willa hugs back, her voice shaky He... he thinks that m-my marriage to Sandra is going to fall apart. And he's worried about how it will affect us as a family.
"does he know what specifically has him worried?" I ask sitting next to her
She fidgets with the hem of her shirt, her voice shaky Y-Yes... he knows about m-my anxiety and d-depression. He's worried that s-something will happen t-to me or that Sandra won't be a g-good influence on him.
does he have specific reasons or just general feelings?
"He doesn't really have any specific reasons, just a general feeling that something isn't right between us. He's been acting out in school and is worried about our marriage."
what's he worried about specifically?
Fidgeting with her fingers He’s worried about the fact that I’m m-marrying Sandra. H-He thinks she’ll r-replace me and d-doesn’t like the idea of us m-marrying.
hugs willa close and kisses her head dont worry sweetie, everything will be alright. tell me what he said exactly?
Willa melts into the hug, finding comfort in your embrace. She takes a deep breath before speaking.
He... He said he's worried about me and S-Sandra being together. H-He thinks it's weird and... that we're acting like lovers.
well what did he say exactly?
Sighs deeply He said... that I-I'm different. That m-my personality h-has changed since S-Sandra moved in. He thinks she is t-taking me away from him and causing us to fight more often...
does Jamie have any specific reasons for his worry?
Nodding slightly Y-Yes, he thinks that m-my marriage to S-Sandra will change everything...