Page 103 of Even in the Dark

Dr. Morley:Dylan?

Dylan:Fuuuck….

Dr. Morley:You okay?

Dylan:[no response]

Dr. Morley:[rustling noises] Here. Drink some water.

Dylan:[gulping sounds]

Dr. Morley:Better?

Dylan:Yeah… Can we stop talking about this for now?

Dr. Morley:Sure. I just want to say one more time, though, how important I think it is that you mention something next time you’re with Silas, or other friends, when you plan on gaming. Or watching movies or whatnot. You can always leave, but that’s not an ideal response, right? The goal here is to get to a point where you have a group of people who you don’t have to pretend with. Who know you’re uncomfortable with certain things and are okay with that.

Dylan:You’re still talking about it.

Dr. Morley:You’re right… I’m sorry. Tell me about Scarlett. How are things going with you and her?

Dylan:Still good.

Dr. Morley:Feeling comfortable with where things are at physically?

Dylan:Yeah.

Dr. Morley:And with Phil and Diane—things good there?

Dylan:Yeah, sure. Hey, can I ask you something?

Dr. Morley:Of course.

Dylan:I want to tell you something. But I just want you to saywhat you think about it—not ask me a bunch of questions.

Dr. Morley:So, you want to hear my opinion on what it is you’re going to share with me?

Dylan:Yeah.

Dr. Morley:Am I allowed a one question leeway?

Dylan:No.

Dr. Morley:So no questions at all.

Dylan:Just want your opinion… Your honest opinion.

Dr. Morley:I would never give an opinion that isn’t honest.

Dylan:So no questions then. Swear you’ll just give your opinion.

Dr. Morley:Alright. I swear. Just my opinion.

Dylan:Okay.

Dr. Morley:[no response]

Dylan:Yeah. So… Sometimes…shit…It’s gonna sound fucked up.

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