The Consultation - closed for Molly and Sapphica

[sapphica]

The receptionist comes out of the office, a deep blush on her cheeks. She smooths her miniskirt and looks up smiling at the young girl in the waiting room. She hurries back to her desk.

"Hello" She greets the girl "Coming to see Karen - erm..Dr. Woods, I mean? Do you have an appointment?"

The receptionist taps quickly at the keyboard of her computer as she talks. She looks at the computer screen and looks up at the girl again, still smiling.

 

[MollySchtupp]

OOC: Belinda is 18 and this was her first time to a psychiatrist. She was not sick or crazy - but her recent trip to Europe with girlfriends has left her confused and sleepless.

IC:

Belinda

"Ah yes. I'm sorry I'm early" I say, shifting from foot to foot in nervous tension, "I had to catch the early bus and well... I'm sorry I'm early"

The blushing receptionist gestures for me to sit down.

"Ah, that's ok dear. Why dont you go and sit. Doctor Woods won't be too long"

I nod and go and sit on one of the comfy chairs in the reception area. I pick up a magazine. It's about Home decorating. I flick through the pages and wait. I was so nervous I could pee! This doctor had been advised by the school councellor so I trusted her advice.

 

[sapphica]

Karen Woods

Karen Woods stands looking at you from the office door. She beams a bright smile and walks up to you

"Hello I am Karen, and you must be Belinda. "

She gives you a little squeeze of the hand and leads you to her office, closing the door behind her

"Have a seat" She says, nodding towards the couch.
She sits down next to you.

Her office is warmly lit, with plants and drapes. A little lamp by the couch casts a glow of light. On the wall is a calendar called "girl friends". The picture for the month shows a young woman with her arm around the shoulders of another young woman. She is smiling at the camera, and her girlfriend is smiling at her.

Karen Woods crosses and uncrosses her long legs, leans forward to place a hand very gently on your knee, to give you just the softest of touches

"Relax. Now tell me a little about yourself, and why you've decided to come see me?"

 

[MollySchtupp]

Belinda

I was quite nervous. She was quite a stunning woman. This would be embarassing. Seeing what my problem was and all.

"Ummm, well, where should I start? I've never been to a shrink...oh, I mean a psychiatrist before". I hope she didn't think I was crazy. I was so nervous.

Dr Woods gentle touch puts me at ease.

"Well I went to Europe recently after I left school. I went with three other friends... girlfriends. We went to France, Italy. It was truly a wonderful trip. But...well, the thing is. We had this one night in the wineries outside of Paris. We all got a bit drunk. And, well, I made out with one of my girlfriends"

I blush.

"I don't just mean kissing. I mean, well... I'm so embarrassed. Am a lesbian Doctor?"

 

[sapphica]

Karen Woods

She looks at the young girl next to her

"Is being a lesbian bad?" She asks with a soft smile.

"Belinda, I want you to do something for me. Lean back on the couch, close your eyes and relax your body, and then think back to that night. Remember what you did, with your friend, try to remember how it felt, emotionally and physically, and then I will ask you some questions"

 

[MollySchtupp]

Belinda:

I do as I'm told and lie back. I close my eyes. My memories of Europe dart though my mind as I try to relax and breath, Dr Wood's calming soft voice helping me.

I think back to that night near Paris. We were so drunk. Being so silly. Lisa and Michelle had passed out, and Lara and I were left sitting on the big couch talking about life, boys...sex.

"It was so strange Doctor. I just felt so comfortable and Lara, one of the girls, was being so comforting. My boyfriend had just broken up with me before I went away and I was still very sad. She was so understanding...and, well....next thing I knew we were kissing..."

 

[sapphica]

Karen Woods

She listens to the girl

"I want you to try to remember everything you could. How did she kiss you? With the tongue? How did that make you feel? What else did she do with you? Think carefully. Tell me how she touched you. Did it make you uncomfortable, or did it feel natural?"

She moves closer to the girl, her hand on the girl's knee, fingers gently kneading