A Leave of Absence

Cate: Cate calling Goldilocks, come in please

Goldilocks: Goldilocks here, Cate, go ahead over

Cate: Just wanted to let you know that Mama Bear wants me to take some R and R and clear my head for a few days so I didn't want you to think I was in any kind of trouble.

Goldilocks: Thanks for the heads up. (pause) Do, I, uh detect some frustrations in your life?

Cate: Always, Goldilocks. I can't seem to get a handle on it no matter how hard I try. I think I've finally put it all behind me, and then BOOM! He's got me.

Goldilocks: Dudn't sound too positive to me. You seem to be dwelling on your problems and forgetting your progress. You also have a bad habit of making a mountain out of a mole hill.

Cate: You seem to know my ego very well. Do you two have a personal relationship or something?

Goldilocks: (mock seriousness) Bite your tongue.

Cate: (gloomily) As a matter of fact I've been doing just that; and I mean physically too.

Goldilocks: Look, I'm gonna let you go for now. Mama Bear was right in pulling you back. It gives you a chance to regroup and realize what is important without hearing a lecture from me; which I know you're not ready for right now. Let me leave you with this advice, focus on your progress and don't get sidetracked by a few bumps in the road. Enjoy your leave. Talk to you soon, Goldilocks out.

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