She said, “You’re particularly troubled why?” Rachel was an interesting patient. This was her regular appointment and today she seemed much different. More confident and less subdued, with a hint of gloss on her lips. She wore a tailored blazer over a much shorter skirt and shiny pumps with an actual heel. Today was obviously not a dark, worn flats sort of mood. She worked at a local hospital, she’d explained on her initial visit, in something to do with administration. “I’m having more trouble with my roommate. I might ask her to leave. I’m just not good at confrontation. Maybe you can help me.” Maybe, maybe not. She hadn’t decided yet if Rachel was a cooperative patient. “What has she done that bothers you besides the incident with the shoes?” Georgia could believe the confrontation part. Rachel was not the personality type to enjoy an argument. “She borrows things and doesn’t ask.” “Have you considered talking to her about it?” Rachel lifted her head and stopped restlessly adjusting her skirt.
