It was the first sign of a new breakthrough. One day, as Dr. Keller passed the recreation room,
he heard Toni singing and playing the piano. Surprised, he stepped into the room and watched her.
She was completely absorbed in the music. The next day, Dr. Keller had a session with Toni.
“Your father’s getting older, Toni. How do you think you’ll feel when he dies?”
“I—I don’t want him to die. I know I said a lot of stupid things, but I said them because I was angry with him.”
“You’re not angry anymore?” She thought about it. “I’m not angry, I’m hurt.”
“I think you were right. I did feel that the little girl was taking my place.”
She looked up at Dr. Keller and said, “I was confused. But my father has a right to get on with his life,”
“and Ashley has a right to get on with hers.” Dr. Keller smiled. We’re back on track.
The three of them talked to one another freely now. Dr. Keller said, “Ashley, you needed Toni and Alette because you couldn’t stand the pain.”
“How do you feel about your father now?” There was a brief silence.
She said slowly, “I can never forget what he did to me, but I can forgive him.”
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