No Turning Back

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Jax let out a heavy sigh, rubbing his hands over his face. "I know that, okay? I know Dani isn't going anywhere. But I just-" He cut himself off, shaking his head.

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Dani sat up straighter. "You just what?"

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Jax clenched his jaw. He looked frustrated, like he was struggling to get the words out.

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Leo waved his hand. "Go on, tough guy. Spit it out."

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Jax shot him a glare but finally muttered, "I don't want to lose you again." His voice was quiet, rough.

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Dani's heart softened.

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Leo sat back, tilting his head. "Ohhh. So this is a trauma response." He scribbled something in his notebook. "Jax is experiencing deep-rooted anxiety due to the near-divorce, which is manifesting as hyper-vigilance and possessiveness. Classic."

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Jax groaned. "Leo, if you don't put that damn notebook away-"

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Leo ignored him. "Dani, what I'm hearing is that you need freedom and trust, and Jax, you need reassurance and stability." He snapped his fingers. "Boom. Therapy."

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Dani exhaled, turning to Jax. "I get it, Jax. I do. But you can't control everything. I need to be able to have friends. To have a life outside of just being your wife and Jaxon's mom."

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Jax nodded slowly, running a hand through his hair. "I get that too." He sighed. "I'm trying."

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Leo clapped his hands. "Great! Progress! Now, let's talk about communication, because y'all suck at it."

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Dani laughed softly, and even Jax cracked a smirk.

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Leo sipped his iced coffee. "Also, just saying-if you guys divorce, I'm keeping Dani in the split."

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Jax rolled his eyes. "Not happening."

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Dani smiled, threading her fingers through Jax's. "No, it's not."

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Leo dramatically wiped a fake tear. "I love love." Then he sat up, suddenly serious. "Okay, next topic: Jax's temper. Because I swear to God, if I see another headline about you punching someone, I'm throwing both of you into therapy for real."

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