for the rest of us death will be a relief

[praevaricatio]

Comments

[acdc_rules]

Well, he made the mistake of telling me the person he was looking to "upgrade" to. So ... I got there first.

[He holds up his hands.]

She was completely aware of it and it turns out she hated him, so that was kind of fun to bond over.

[predilections]

And presumably didn't lead to anything starcossed or stars in either of your eyes. But, revenge-aside, it was consenting. I don't see that as messy.

( She nods, though, picking her pad back up. )

We have a little bit of time left, so, I want to end the session by asking something. You have friends and they're fine. A mom, a stepdad? ( She flips back, yep. ) And, now your dad. But nothing about finding your dad has given you the answers you've been seeking. And it just happened and we're just starting, so I just want to ask, what predominantly is at the forefront of your mind right now. Have you taken anything from this first session.

[acdc_rules]

That I'm more of a mess than I initially thought?

[He looks off at one of the shelves over her shoulder as he tries to put that into better words.]

That's normal, though, right? Especially if you haven't been in therapy in a while.

[predilections]

It's normal, even in therapy. But, I do want you to remember that therapy is about you. Not people you hookup with, not Dean, but, you.

( She just wants that to sink in. )

Is there anyone you thought you might have a future with? Any could have beens?

[acdc_rules]

[He'd be lying if he said a name didn't come to mind. But his gut tells him that things won't work there, not if they try to make things more than they are.]

A couple. But they're long gone.

[predilections]

Okay. Well, Ben, I think we have a solid foundation here to continue the work. But, it's up to you to book your next appointment. So, I want you to sit in this and give it a real think. And, if you want to schedule another session, well, you have my answering service.

( And very nice secretary. )

And if you have any questions or musings off the top of your head, I'd love to hear them.

[acdc_rules]

[He considers for a moment, before shaking his head.]

No, I think that was good for a first session. And thanks, for taking me on. I don't know if you live out here or if this is convenient at all but I appreciate the effort.

[predilections]

I have friends in route-places. It wasn't any diff.

( But, she'll stand and meet him, giving him a handshake. )

It was really nice meeting you in person, Ben.

[acdc_rules]

Nice meeting you too.

[He shakes her hand and with that, he turns and heads back into his life. But he does think he will be making another appointment.]