Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 216

Chapter 216

Chapter 10: Dr. Evelyn Woods.

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Josie arrived at the therapist’s office at exactly 9:30am. With a half hour to spare, she decided to call Marlon.

“Hey! Everything okay???”

“Yeah everything is great! I just left my PO’s office, and she agreed for me to switch my address!!”

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Marlon could hardly believe his ears! Finally his cousin could come and stay with him. Since learning the truth, he had been paranoid about Josie staying on that estate. Afraid they may decide to lock her back up or worse in order to keep their secret.

“Josie that’s great!!! Do you want to go back to the condo and wait for me to get off work to get your things?”

Josie pondered that for a moment before deciding against it.

“No…I want to get out of there ASAP. After I leave my session, I’m going to pack my things and head to the condo.”

Marlon paused for a moment. He wasn’t thrilled at the idea of her going alone, but he understood her need to leave soon. After a deep sigh, he agreed.

“Okay…just please c-”

“I know…call you if there’s any issues.”

After hanging up with Marlon, Josie was called into the office of her new therapist Dr. Evelyn Woods. Slightly nervous, she made her way into the room.

“Good morning Ms. Taylor, I’m Dr. Evelyn woods, and I’m going to be your therapist for the next three months. Of course, if once your probation is over…if you would like to continue that’s also an option.”

Josie thought about that for a moment. Therapy…considering everything she’s been through; it wouldn’t be such a bad idea. Too bad she wasn’t an alcoholic.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you Dr. Woods; and thank you.”

As Josie sat down, Evelyn tried her best to read Josie’s expression. Everything about her was blank. It was as if she was making sure she said everything correctly.Josie looked around the office, it was comfortable enough. Probably how she was able to get people to open up to her. After a few minutes of silence, Dr. Evelyn spoke first.

“So, is this your first time in therapy?”

Josie looked around the office once more before answering.

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“Yes, as a matter of fact it is. So I don’t really know how this works.”

Evelyn smiled, that was a line she’d heard plenty of times.”

Well, it works however you like. We can take things slow. You can about what you’re comfortable with.”

Josie’s brows furrowed. Therapy or not, she knew the primary reason for all of this was her supposed drinking

problems.

“Yeah but eventually you’ll want to about my ‘drinking…right?”

“Eventually; but again, it’s when you’re ready.”

Josie chuckled; it was hard to talk about something that wasn’t true. Evelyn pressed on.

“Why don’t we start with something easy…tell me about your home life.”

Josie laughed hysterically. Her home life was anything but ‘‘easy‘.

“I…I’m just not comfortable with talking about that right now.”

“Okay…you were in prison for four years…I’m sure that hard for you. Do you want-”

“I don’t want to talk about that either.”

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Josie immediately shut down that line of questioning. She wasn’t ready to discuss the horrors of that prison just yet. Nodding in agreement, Evenly smiled.

“That’s okay. We can talk about those things when you’re ready. So what would you like to talk about now?”

Josie pondered that question; she honestly wasn’t sure. Suddenly, she remembered the words from her PO this morning.

“I have a question.”

“Go on.”

“My PO told me that whatever I discuss with you is confidential. Is that true?”

Evelyn looked at Josie with a puzzled expression.

“Yes, of course. You’ll have doctor/patient privilege.”

“Even though this is court ordered?”

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“Yes. For the most part; I won’t be able to disclose anything we discuss.”

Josie raised a brow. So there WAS a provision. Understanding her expression, Evelyn explained further.

“As long as you don’t express any desires of hurting yourself and/or others; nothing we discuss will be disclosed to anyone. Not even your PO.”

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Josie nodded her head as if to show she understood. The rest of the session was just small talk. Before she knew it; 45 minutes had passed by.

“Well, looks like our time is up. Maybe next week we talk a little bit about why you’re here?”

Josie smiled halfheartedly; she knew she would have to think of something regarding her supposed drinking.

“Absolutely.”

Once Josie left the office, Evelyn called Georgia to provide her with an update regarding their first appointment.

“Hey, so how’d it go?”

Georgia and Evelyn were actually long–time best friends. The two women had known each other since college. When

Georgia was first assigned to Josie, after reading her file she felt therapy would be beneficial.

“Umm…she was a little reluctant to talk but that’s to be expected considering what she’s been through.”

Although they didn’t have all the facts, the ladies each read Josie’s medical report and general report from the prison. They were both aware she suffered a great deal during her four years, that was part of the reason Georgia suggested therapy.

“Without telling me the details, did you guys talk about her alcoholism?”

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