Fall Apart

If Derek were ever asked to list things that he appreciated about his mother.Then in that list he would be certain to include her ability to keep focused on a goal. Never losing sight of it. Even when things were going wrong with a quickness.

That would have left even the most level-headed of people clutching at straws. A prime example of that was happening right that very moment. Derek, his eyes half opened, was watching his mother move around the penthouse. "You are in no state to go to work today,"

"I will go into headquarters to cause a bit of a stir, masking your absence with my presence. I will simply tell everyone that you are working from home today and do not wish to be bothered. Take this time to gather yourself. This cannot happen again Derek," He nodded on instinct, and instantly regretted it.