“Right, I know, I just don’t think it was that serious,” Jason says, shrugging casually despite the discomfort settling into his gut. You always ask about his personal life, and, yeah, you’re his therapist, it’s your job, but it still makes him uncomfortable. “Worse has happened to me. It’s not a big deal.”

You were recommended to him by Bruce. It’d taken Jason months to finally accept his offer, but he’d started his sessions with you. You’ve been patient, he’s just not… used to this.