Chapter 91: Rebuilding Trust

The idea of a weekend getaway had been lingering in my mind since our last counseling session. Dr. Harper suggested that a change of scenery might help Jason and me reconnect on a deeper level, away from the stress and distractions of our daily lives. I brought it up with Jason one evening as we were having dinner. "What do you think about taking a weekend trip?" I asked, trying to keep my tone light and hopeful. Jason looked up from his plate, a small smile forming on his lips. "A getaway? That sounds amazing. Do you have any place in mind?" "I was thinking of that cabin we rented a few years ago, by the lake. Remember how peaceful it was?" His eyes lit up with the memory. "I do remember. That place was beautiful. Let’s do it." We planned our trip for the following weekend. As the days approached, I felt a mix of excitement and nervousness. I hoped this time away would help us reconnect and start rebuilding the trust that had been eroded by recent events. Early Saturday morning,