Alana's not sure that behavior is a bad or unhealthy thing in and of itself. People mark their grief in all kinds of ways. But that same grief is hampering Abby, and if she thinks stopping is what's best for her, it's something they can work towards.

"Alright," she says. "We can work on those things. And whatever else affects you, whatever you want to talk about." She wants to be honest and frank with her clients, and she suspects that, though some caution may be required at times, Abby is someone who will respond to that. For now, she decides to keep her thoughts about the healthiness and the sadness of these things to herself. More time with Abby will give her more insight, a better way of discussing it. "Alright, well, we have to bring this session to an end. Do you have any questions for me, anything you want me to know, before you go?"