Missed work.

All complicated the process.

Another candidate was selected.

Christopher was devastated.

Later he told his therapist that losing the promotion had initially hurt more than losing daily contact with Chloe.

He admitted that with shame.

I believed him.

That honesty showed more growth than pretending he had always had correct priorities.

PART 56 — HIS CAREER DOES NOT DISAPPEAR

He remained an attorney.