♦: for an apologetic voicemail --answerhxnestly
“Hey, Doc. It’s Chris here.” (Awkward pause.) “I know, you probably saw this coming from a mile away, but I don’t think I can make today’s session. Or… if I want to make future sessions. This was supposed to help, and – I know I’m the one who insisted on seeing you, but I feel like… I’m meant to be doing something else, you know? I should be there for them. I don’t want–” (Catching himself before his voice has a chance to crack, and a deep intake of breath.)
“I don’t want another Josh to happen. … In the big picture, my issues really aren’t all that – you know. I think helping them helps me more than weeding through the ugly shit, right now. It’s what I need. So… Sorry, about the short notice drop, and thank you for having me.”










