Episode 1 by Lauren Harrington
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DR. BRIGHT New patient. Session 1. Female, mid-20s, no history of psychological counseling. She was skittish when making her appointment. Condition unknown.
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DR. BRIGHT Come in.
SAM Dr. Bright? Um, yes, hi I’m here for a session...for a therapy session that is. 2 o’clock. I have a 2 o’clock appointment. It’s my first time. In therapy, I mean. That’s probably obvious. I’m Sam - Samantha. My name is Samantha Barnes but you can call me Sam. Or Samantha. Either one is fine. Whatever you’re comfortable with. It’s your office.
DR. BRIGHT Which would you prefer?
SAM Sam, I suppose. If I had to pick.
DR. BRIGHT Well, Sam, why don’t you come in?
SAM Oh right, gosh, sorry.
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DR. BRIGHT Please, take a seat.
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SAM I don’t have to lie down do I? I never understood that - Freud is so insistent about it and it just always