Page 36 of Never Lie
“And what’s that?”
“I’m driving down to the Foxwoods casino and spending the weekend there.”
“I’m not sure if that would be considered a reliable plan to make money.”
“Aw, I always clean up at the poker tables. I’m really good at it. Trust me. I’ll pull in a few G’s on Saturday afternoon, then Saturday night I’ll have some fun.”
“Fun?”
“You know. I’ll find a girl.”
“I see.”
“Unless you want to come with me, Doc? I’d love to have you. You’re a beautiful woman.”
“I don’t think so.”
“Maybe another time.”
“I don’t think so.”
“Hey, you want to hear my fantasy?”
“I’ve heard your fantasies. I don’t think this is productive. We’re supposed to be talking about getting your life on track.”
“Yeah, but this ismytherapy session. Iearnedit. And this is what I want to talk about.”
“You said the reason you want these sessions is that you want me to help you.”
“Right, but I’ve been coming to you for a long time, and we all agree you haven’t helped me that much. Maybe it’s better to do things my way. Talk about what I want to talk about for a change.”
“Look—”
“And this is whatIwant to talk about. You get me, Doc?”
“…”
“Doc?”
“Fine. Go ahead. Tell me your ‘fantasy.’”
“Don’t get so worried. It’s nothing too crazy. I just have this fantasy that I’m sitting at the craps table at Foxwoods, and this insanely hot woman sits down next to me.”
“Okay…”
“She doesn’t say one word, doesn’t even tell me her name. She just slides a drink in my direction, and that’s how I know she wants me. And then she comes up to my room and we go at it all night long, like animals. And when it’s over, she leaves and I never see her ever again.”
“That’s beautiful.”
“Sarcasm doesn’t suit you, Doc. I’m pouring out my heart to you. You could show a little, you know, empathy. Don’t they teach you that in shrink school?”
“I simply don’t think these sessions are productive. As I said, I would be happy to refer you to one of my excellent colleagues. I would cover the cost of the sessions.”
“No. We’re not going to do that.”
“Why not?”
“Because I wantyou.”
