Lunch Hour

"I don't feel "comfortable" any more, Doctor." Lauren curtly said, while she got dressed.

"Now, hold on. This might be our therapeutic breakthrough." Dr. Feldman said, persuading Lauren to stay. He presses a button that lights up, activating the speaker. "Janet, can you come back in here, please?"

As the polished wooden door opens, Janet peeks her head in, relived to see that Lauren is fully dressed. "Yes, Dr. Feldman?" She asked. "You wanted something earlier?" Dr. Feldman questions. "It's now my lunch hour." Dr. Feldman shifts in his chair to look at the wall mounted clock behind him. "Oh, so it is." Dr. Feldman used this opportunity to set his "therapeutic" plan into motion. "Janet, why don't you take Lauren with you. Based on my research, it seems Likely that Lauren has trouble confiding in men. Since you two are of the same gender, Lauren, you might find yourself more relaxed with Janet."

Both women wanted to object but Lauren knew what Dr. Feldman said was true. Because of her insecurities, she always will remain shy around men.

"That method could prove useful." Janet remarked.

"Fine. I'll be waiting in the lobby." Said Lauren, waving bye to Dr. Feldman.

"Janet. Dr. Feldman says, as he paces around his desk towards her. "Being aware of your past credentials, I give you free rein to exercise your knowledge of the practice of mental heath professionalism." After being given a slight nod from the Doctor, Janet smiled as she glanced at the waiting woman in the lobby.