Short Story: Therapist

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At Rise: An unlit room with dark wall paint. JOEY is leaning on a couch c.s with his/her eyes closed. The therapist is sitting on a chair that’s s.l and next to the couch with a notepad.

THERAPIST
Have you gathered yourself?

JOEY
(Opens eyes) Huh? Oh yeah I’m fine, just thinking.

THERAPIST
Would you care to share your thoughts? What’s weighing down your life right now?

JOEY
I.. (Runs hand through hair) I started scrolling down my old friend Riley’s timeline and I couldn’t believe what I saw. He’s like into drugs, alcohol… he’s gotten sent to jail a couple times... . I don’t know what happened. He’s not the kid I grew up with.

THERAPIST
What changed?

JOEY
Well, he had some real issues back home. His parents were always arguing and I …show more content…

JOEY
We tried keeping in touch through mail… but eventually we stopped. I don’t know… now that I know what happened to Riley I feel like I could’ve stopped it. (JOEY leans forward placing his elbow on his knee and resting his chin on his palm) You know, help him deal with his issues another way.

THERAPIST
You were young when Riley moved away, around ten years old, correct? (JOEY nods)
THERAPIST
(cont’d)
Well, although it is unfortunate that Riley went down a wrong path, there’s not much a ten year old could’ve done to help someone miles away. You need to remind yourself of that and to forgive yourself because it is not your fault.

JOEY
Well… I don’t know anymore. I just feel guilty. Well, time’s up so I’ll just go. See you next week.

SCENE 2
At Rise: An unlit room with bright wall paint. JOEY is leaning on a couch c.s. The therapist is sitting on a chair that’s s.l and next to the couch with a notepad.

JOEY
I keep seeing him in my dreams. Looking at me like I betray -- (Someone knocks)
THERAPIST
Oh! It seems like our guest has arrived. Well, I’ll see myself out. (opens door on s.r and …show more content…

I’ve been wanting to see you for a long time.

JOEY
I can’t believe it. You’re here and (pause) you look great.

RILEY
Yeah, I learned to deal with my issues through therapy and now I’m living life to its fullest. The therapist told me that you wanted to talk to me about what I went through?

JOEY
YES oh my gosh. No offense but I thought you were totally screwed up. After you moved and we lost contact, your life seemed to have deteriorated. I thought you were a goner.

RILEY I mean, yeah my life did get really shitty but it wasn’t your fault. We were bound to lose contact and I was bound to go down the wrong path. You need to let go of that guilt. I’m thriving right now and you can be too if you just let go of your regrets.

JOEY
I really didn’t affect your negative decisions? I’ve been thinking about you for the longest time… You’re right. I can’t dwell on this; it's dragging me down. (Looks at RILEY and goes to hug) Let’s move towards a better future together! (Lights turn on as RILEY AND JOEY exit and THERAPIST enters from the other side)

THERAPIST
Okay, now that they’ve ascended, it’s time to help on another pair resolve their issues and get into Heaven. (Snaps fingers and the lights turn

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