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Anastasia frowns. She is sorry to hear that. "Glad it won't last forever. If you need or want to talk, I'm here. If not, that's fine too."

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Title: Butterfly - A. Aretas ❤️‍🩹🦋

Fandom: “Bad Boys” Film Universe

Character: Armando Aretas

Pairing: Armando Aretas + Female Reader

Main Storyline: Armando goes to therapy for the first time. 🏷 @deja-r

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2024

“If sessions don't work out, just let me know, all right?” Guiding the classic Porsche, Detective Mike Lowrey stood as Armando's biological father.

“Fair enough.” Armando Aretas nodded before taking an opportunity with something new.

Who knows what could happen next?

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Before everything kicked off, Armando observed this lobby.

Aretas?

Very few people waited here, but Armando stood when the receptionist called his name.

His footsteps then moved down this hallway and you greeted Aretas. while shaking hands.

“Welcome, Armando. Come in.” You showed enough kindness, but remained professional.

“Hello.” Offering slightly accented English, Aretas knew so much better than to cut responses with attitude. “Thank you.”

“Of course. Let's get started.” You prepared to help another client.

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“What are you looking for?” You offered this gentle yet important question.

“Peace.” Armando had clipped most answers throughout.

“It's a journey.” You told the truth. “Nothing happens overnight.”

“I know, but…” Aretas struggled to express himself.

“Take your time.” You still relayed notes while sitting across from him.

“It's not easy here.” Armando finally revealed more.

“Does the police department bring issues?” You're aware of his background, criminal history and all.

“I'm used to fighting, but silence always bothers me.” Aretas said. “I've been waiting for something else to happen.”

“What helps you feel better during certain moments?” You questioned him again.

“I don't even know what to say. There's no time to slow down here.” Armando continued offering his perspective.

"When leaving, help yourself out today. No work or stressful situations.” You wanted to improve his feelings at the moment. “Do something that makes you happy, however small.”

“Okay.” For the first time this afternoon, Armando tried to grin. “That's not too bad.”

“All right. Thank you for trying.” You gathered essentials to leave and bid farewell

Armando didn't even realize that so much time passed with you.

“Thank you.” Aretas offered gratitude in return and shook your hand before leaving.

Outside waiting for Mike's Porsche, Armando veiled another smile.

alex knew that he needed to do this. he was leading a happier existence these days. he had clear in his life. so long as that remained true, he knew that he was going to be okay. surviving that plane crash had redefined his life. he was trying to leave that behind him, but as a grief counselor, he knew that that was not a reasonable expectation. he told that to others all day, but it was difficult for him to internalize. "it's almost more gorgeous during the fall," alex mentioned, referring to the BEACH and the DUNES that he was presently engulfed by. "there's nothing more beautiful than this."