Something Old, Something New

Part 2

Avery POV

Fast forward a few months and Avery is now in a meeting with the professionals as well as a representative from the show for her final interview. Around the table sit, Dr Sara the Sexologist, Dr Matt the Shrink aka Psychologist, Dr Anne the Sociologist, Dave a Marriage Counsellor and Joseph, a representative from the Lifetime Network.

"Avery, we have read over and listened to you explain what you are looking for in a partner, physically, socially, emotionally and financially I would like to know about your sexual needs," Dr Sara asks as Avery shrinks back in her chair, talking about sex has always been something that she has struggled with.

"Umm, well, obviously I want someone who will be patient with me and communicate their wants and needs with me in the bedroom. I've never really experimented with anything outside of the ordinary in the bedroom, and I would like to within reason of course. I want someone who will make it fun and who isn't just focused on the act itself."

"Okay, that all sounds reasonable anything else?"

"I've always had body image and confidence issues, and I need someone who will accept and make me feel comfortable in my own skin around them."

"What type of body issues are we talking about?"

"When I was younger, I wore thick glasses, had braces and was overweight, that compelled with the fact that I wore a lot of hand me down clothes as we never had an abundance of money in our household led to me constantly being teased and bullied throughout my high school years. I've worked hard to get to where I'm at now, but I still struggle when it comes to being intimate with someone."

"We can definitely work on that with you and your partner. Do you have any other questions for us?"

"I have a ton of logistical questions with regards to the show, taping schedule, locations, etc., I need to be able to stay ahead of it while maintaining my practice."

"I'm sure Joseph will be able to answer any questions you have. If you have nothing else for us than I think we'll leave the two of you to discuss the logistics."

"Thank you." All 3 of the Doctors stand up and shake Avery's hand before making their exits and leaving her alone with Joseph.

"Alright, so what questions do you have for me?" The young man smiles while looking at her.

"Will there be cameras around us 24/7?"

"No, the camera crew will follow you only when you are fulfilling the obligations of your contract with them. If your task is to have dinner with a friend and or family, then they will be there. They will respect confidentiality when it comes to your professional obligations and not film anything around your job. They also won't film you in the bedroom, bathroom etc. there will however be cameras set up to record wherever you will be living together and catch your daily encounters and discussions. You will each also be given a personal portable camera to record your own personal thoughts and or reflections about stuff."

"Okay, now what happens if I don't get along with the woman I'm matched with, can I opt-out of the show early?"

"Unfortunately, once you sign the contract to appear on the show you are legally obligated to go through with it for the duration; if you don't the network has a bunch of guys in suits that will take legal action against you."

"With regards to the planning of the wedding, honeymoon, etc., how much input will I have?"

"The network will obviously have the final say, but they always do their very best to take into account the wants and needs of the participants. Do you have any more questions for me as I have another meeting to get to within a few minutes."