Not The Best Therapeutic Alliance

by THX 0477

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Rolling his eyes and adopting a condescending tone, Gil explained, “That’s why I have to talk, tell you what’s on my mind. That’s how you get to know me, really know me and who I am. For now, you just have to listen. Oh, and nod occasionally.”
Dr. Vij steadied himself on the edge of the desk with a quavering hand, “I don’t nod. I don’t listen. I look at female anatomy and delivery babies!”
Hands raised in mild protest, Gil replied, “Like I said, doc, not necessary for me.” And with that he lay back down on the couch, “I think it all started the summer I had to start shaving my dad’s back…”
“Get out!” blurted the usually passive and gentile gynecologist, going against generations of subservient propriety.
“Really not good for the therapeutic alliance,” chided Gil. Dr. Vij left the room, retreating to the kitchen, hoping perhaps his wife, lovely, kind, and wise Arpna.
“Okay, doc,” Gil called, “It’s a bit unconventional, but if you can hear from there, I’ll just keep going…about the back hair.”

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  1. Not The Best Therapeutic Alliance

    cyclismo's Buddy Icon cyclismo

    Posted about 1 year ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Hilarious. I really like the oblivious or perhaps ignoring Gil. Only thing is that it is a little hard to distinguash Gil from Dr. Vij and from Arpna. Very entertaining.

  2. Not The Best Therapeutic Alliance

    Fyora Cartagan's Buddy Icon Fyora Cartagan

    Posted 11 months ago

    ...Is he Dr. Vij because he works with Vi-jay-jays? lol. If he is, that’s hilarious, even if he’s not, it’s still hilarious.

    You should seriously sequel this.

  3. Not The Best Therapeutic Alliance

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 11 months ago

    Took me a while to get your comment Fyora. Duh, now I feel dumb. That was totally unintentional. He’s named that cause my family practice doctor back in California was named Dr. Vij. Um, and it’s a short name—perfect for ficlets.

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