When Caleb arrives at the psychologist’s office, he doesn’t know what to expect. He carries with him thirty-two years of troubles, which he is desperate to rid himself of. Yet at the end of the first session, it appears he has another desire. A forbidden desire he has no right to expect to become reality.<br><br>As the sessions continue, they are peppered with extremely unorthodox methods which only add fuel to the flame that something might happen between them. And while the therapy sessions appear to be having their desired effect, Caleb begins to wonder if he’s having any effect on the handsome psychologist.<br><br>Something tells him he is. But isn’t it forbidden for a mental health professional to have romantic attachments to their clients? Does Caleb have that certain something that will make the psychologist break the rules which keep him employed? Or is Caleb doomed to have his heart broken yet again?

The Psychologist

“Now, next week is our final session together.”


Caleb felt his stomach lurch. Naturally, he had known that the following week was Week Six of a six-week course, but hearing it spoken out loud brought the fact rushing home.


Richard smiled. “You didn’t come here to be cured of anything. You didn’t have a disease. You needed help, and as for whether I’ve helped you…what do you think? Only you can answer that question.”


“I, um, feel more confident. You’ve made me realise a lot of things. And that’s going to help me an awful lot.” It crossed his mind to be more specific, then realised the letter to himself had spoken to that. “I don’t think my issues will evaporate after five weeks with you. No offence,” he hastened to add.


“What do you think the purpose was in you coming to see me, Caleb?”


Caleb furrowed his brow. Wasn’t it obvious?“I’m not sure I understand the question.”


Chapter 10