Grace: You're early.
Ryan: Well, good morning to you too.
Grace: You usually come around 2:40 or later.
Ryan: (Shrugs.) I decided to come early for a change.
Grace: I'm glad you like me so much. I knew— (Stops talking. Stares.)
Ryan: What?
Grace: Your arms.
Ryan: What about them? (Looks down.) Oh.
Grace: (Runs finger down them. Frowns.) How long?
Ryan: Two years ago, when I stopped talking.
Grace: How long have you been clean?
Ryan: 0 days.
Grace: Oh, Ryan. (Shakes head.)
Ryan: I'm sorry.
☆☆☆
[ SESSION NOTES ]
Time: 7:15 AM
Patient: Ryan Higgins
Reason: Depression
Improvements: None
Comments: Came early
Scars all over his arms
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Short StoryA series of constant visits to a young therapist who tries to help a depressed boy. [ 2016 ]
