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Date Posted: 20:19:02 08/05/03 Tue
Author: Jason
Subject: When she woke in the morning...
She knew her life had passed her by
She called out a warning
Don't ever let life pass you by...

He was a little nervous about switching counselors, he had grown accustomed to the one he had back home, but his old doctor has insisted that he let her hook him up with someone around here. With a shell necklace tied around his neck, his sunglasses pushed back on his head, a beater on his chest and red and white board shorts cladding his form - he hardly looked like someone who needed counseling. Yet the pain he had gone through at such a young age had taken it's toll on him, his eyes looked tired and distant, his mouth set into a firm line, not overly given to smiling anymore.

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She was just finishing up a phonecall when he arrived, so her secretary held him outside a few moments before ushering him in and quietly shutting the door after him. She flipped through the pieces of another patient's file before pushing it away and looking up, her small, professional smile picking up a touch in vague recognition. "Jason Henderson..?" Wearing a tailored khaki skirt with a black sleeveless v-neck blouse that hung in all the right places - her blazer hung over the back of her chair - she pulled off the elegant working-woman image perfectly. (NT) -- Ana, 20:27:17 08/05/03 Tue
He nodded, sitting down on the chair, more then a little uncomfortable in the surroundings. "That would be me." He flashed a tight lipped smile, shifting awkwardly. (NT) -- Jason, 20:29:34 08/05/03 Tue
"Have a seat..." She gestured to one of the plush cozy chairs, and reclined back comfortably in her own. "Can I get you anything to drink - water or coffee?" Her voice was smooth and soothing, and her features so open - it was obvious she never, or very rarely, felt uncomfortable in the presence of people. (NT) -- Ana, 20:32:31 08/05/03 Tue
he moved from the plastic chair to a different one, his muscular form looking slightly out of place in the office. "I'm good. Thanks." (NT) -- Jason, 20:37:53 08/05/03 Tue
She smiled again, toying absently with a pen as she spoke. "I'm Anastacia Millan - feel free to call me Ana, or whatever you prefer. So, you're transferring here from your last psychiatrist, right?" (NT) -- Ana, 20:40:48 08/05/03 Tue
He nodded, brow furrowing lightly. "Yeah, she, uh, well she wasn't quite convinced I was good to go without talkin' to someone you know." He shrugged a little. (NT) -- Jason, 20:43:03 08/05/03 Tue
"I understand... Then you've heard all the confidentiality vows and everything.." She ran through the standards quickly - it was just routine. "So you can relax - this is your time to talk about anything you feel comfortable with..." (NT) -- Ana, 20:48:02 08/05/03 Tue
He shrugged a bit. "I am not exactly sure what I am supposed to be talking about still." His opposite hand went to his wedding band, a habit. (NT) -- Jason, 20:50:12 08/05/03 Tue
She shrugged in return, still smiling - she had expected him to be uncomfortable. "How's your day going so far? Your week? What do you do for work? It really doesn't matter. We could sit here in silence for the next hour, if that's what you wanted." (NT) -- Ana, 20:53:57 08/05/03 Tue
"I've been working as a lifeguard lately, but I haven't found a steady job around here yet." He shifted again, his brow furrowed. (NT) -- Jason, 20:59:48 08/05/03 Tue
"No rush?" She tilted her head delicately, watching him quietly. It always intrigued her - seeing guys and girls around her age, but with so much pain lining their features. (NT) -- Ana, 21:03:18 08/05/03 Tue
He shrugged. "I have enough money to support myself, thats all I need." He watched her for a moment, absently noting she had a pretty face - but he wasn't one to look at girls. (NT) -- Jason, 21:05:03 08/05/03 Tue
"See, if I didn't work 8 hours a date, I'd be dirt poor. I envy you." She winked and smiled again - that wasn't really true, she came from a well-off family, and happened to enjoy her job. (NT) -- Ana, 21:06:53 08/05/03 Tue
He smiled softly, shrugging his shoulders. "I'm not a really high maintence type guy, I don't need a lot." (NT) -- Jason, 21:12:54 08/05/03 Tue
"No? Weekly pedicures and manicures aren't your thing? No personal stylist?" She teased gently - she preferred to keep things casual, and just wanted him to feel comfortable with her. (NT) -- Ana, 21:14:29 08/05/03 Tue
He ran his hand over his head, taking the sunglass off and hanging them from the collar of the white beater. "Nah..." If Skye were still alive, he would have something to be working for, to pamper her.... (NT) -- Jason, 21:16:22 08/05/03 Tue
"Never would have guessed." She gestured to the band on his finger, a brow cocking curiously. "Your wife not into any of that either?" (NT) -- Ana, 21:18:25 08/05/03 Tue
He looked down, his eyes flashing briefly. "She died, a year ago." He kept his words short, his gaze wandering around the room. (NT) -- Jason, 21:21:34 08/05/03 Tue
She felt bad for kind of forcing that out of him, but also a little relieved it was out. "I'm sorry to hear that." (NT) -- Ana, 21:24:31 08/05/03 Tue
He nodded, looking back to her, a slight bitterness to his gaze. "She was eighteen." (NT) -- Jason, 21:28:51 08/05/03 Tue
"Unborn, eighteen, or 97 - it's never fair. What was her name?" Her voice was gentle, gaze compassionate. (NT) -- Ana, 21:30:24 08/05/03 Tue
"Skye." He twisted his wedding band again, his brow furrowed. It was more unfair with skye, She had her whole life ahead of her. They had their life ahead of them. (NT) -- Jason, 21:32:58 08/05/03 Tue
"Pretty name... What was she like?" She was a sucker for all things romantic, and it broke her heart to think of the young couple and what had happened. (NT) -- Ana, 21:34:30 08/05/03 Tue
He smiled a little, wistfully. "She was beautiful, blonde, blue eyes, always full of life..." He sighed softly, looking up at her for a moment. (NT) -- Jason, 21:40:27 08/05/03 Tue
"She sounds pretty special..." It was pretty obvious now what it was eating away at him, and she sort of wished it was something easier - something that she could fix. (NT) -- Ana, 21:43:36 08/05/03 Tue
"She is...was..." He shrugged. "She had a lot going for her you know? It was kind of a rush decision that we decided to get married, but it was the best thing I ever did." (NT) -- Jason, 21:44:25 08/05/03 Tue
"Sometimes it's just the right thing to do - no matter the situation.." She didn't understand firsthand though - and could honestly say she had never been head-over-heels in love with a guy. (NT) -- Ana, 21:47:38 08/05/03 Tue
"Yeah..." He let out a soft breath, shaking his head lightly, he still let it get to him to much. (NT) -- Jason, 21:51:19 08/05/03 Tue
"I'm sure you've heard it before, but I'm going to say it again - over time, you'll hurt less, I promise.." She murmured softly - she had nearly forgotten where they were and that he was a patient, not a friend. (NT) -- Ana, 21:54:44 08/05/03 Tue
He shrugged. "I guess, but it's a little cliche." He smirked, broad muscles tense. (NT) -- Jason, 21:59:14 08/05/03 Tue
"Majorly clich�, but true." She shrugged, leaning back into her chair and smiling a touch. (NT) -- Ana, 22:01:05 08/05/03 Tue
He shifted a little, his arms crossing now. "Aren't you supposed to be asking me questions or something?" (NT) -- Jason, 22:06:10 08/05/03 Tue
"Yeah, probably.. Any suggestions?" She tended to not play by the rules and follow all the standards - but got along just fine, although had been both hailed and trashed by colleagues for her style. (NT) -- Ana, 22:10:51 08/05/03 Tue
He shrugged. "Nope, thats why your the shrink and I am the patient." (NT) -- Jason, 22:13:55 08/05/03 Tue
"Psychiatrist, Mr. Henderson. Not shrink. Your wife died a year ago, you said, yes?" She glanced down at the notes she had been jotting down before looking up to him again. (NT) -- Ana, 22:18:19 08/05/03 Tue
"Yes, a fourteen months ago, to be more exact." he crossed his arms, eyeing her. (NT) -- Jason, 22:19:51 08/05/03 Tue
She nodded a touch, meeting his gaze easily. "Have you tired, or considered trying, any group therapy? Sometimes it helps to talk to people who can really relate." (NT) -- Ana, 22:22:01 08/05/03 Tue
"I don't like groups." He stated bluntly, he could be stubborn. (NT) -- Jason, 22:23:01 08/05/03 Tue
"Okay, well then group therapy would be a silly idea, wouldn't it?" She cocked a brow, and smiled gently. "Have you been doing anything to occupy yourself? Other than not-working.." (NT) -- Ana, 22:25:34 08/05/03 Tue
"Not really. Well, I actually moved to Hawaii right after Skye did, and then just got back here not to long ago." (NT) -- Jason, 22:29:54 08/05/03 Tue
She nodded slightly. "I know that it's not easy, but if you make an effort to move on with your life, it'll get easier... I'm not saying forget her, but accept that you can't change what happened..." He had had his time to grieve and mourn and it was time he got on with his life - started to smile again. (NT) -- Ana, 22:32:11 08/05/03 Tue
"I am going on with my life." He shrugged. "So this is my life now." (NT) -- Jason, 22:33:21 08/05/03 Tue
"What do you do all day? How do you spend the average Saturday night?" She queried curiously, arms crossing under her chest. (NT) -- Ana, 22:35:14 08/05/03 Tue
"I work out a lot during the day, I watch movies, I babysit my friends kid." he shrugged a bit. "I do about the same on a saturday night." (NT) -- Jason, 22:37:32 08/05/03 Tue
"Don't go out at all? Have you always been an introvert?" Looking at him, she didn't picture him as the type to spend every night at home babysitting. (NT) -- Ana, 22:38:42 08/05/03 Tue
He shrugged. "I used to have a big group of friends, but most of them have coupled up, and have their own lives going on." (NT) -- Jason, 22:39:38 08/05/03 Tue
"So why don't you try going out once in a while? Meeting some new people..." She raised a brow and sipped at her water. (NT) -- Ana, 22:41:26 08/05/03 Tue
He shrugged. "I don't feel like it." He murmured, leaning back. "I have the friends I need." (NT) -- Jason, 22:43:11 08/05/03 Tue
She nodded a touch, sitting back in her chair. "Well, if that's all you need..." (NT) -- Ana, 22:47:02 08/05/03 Tue
"Shay and Kaylee are good friends, and their daughter is adorable..." (NT) -- Jason, 22:50:32 08/05/03 Tue
She smiled and nodded again. "How old is she?" (NT) -- Ana, 22:52:02 08/05/03 Tue
"She's three and a half, and an absolute angel." He smiled softly, tilting his head. (NT) -- Jason, 22:57:09 08/05/03 Tue
"My grandma used to say 'they're cute until they're five, and then never cute again'." She shrugged and smiled a little (NT) -- Ana, 22:58:43 08/05/03 Tue
"I doubt it with this one, she's a sweet girl, and adores her dad." He smiled a little, thuoghtful as he looked out the window. "Shay had a lot messed up in his life, but he's gettin' it together now." (NT) -- Jason, 23:01:37 08/05/03 Tue
She smiled - kids, especially that age, were major pick-me-ups. "That's good... You don't have any kids, do you?" (NT) -- Ana, 23:03:08 08/05/03 Tue
He smirked, shrugging, cocky for a moment. "Not that I know of." He was just teasing, he'd only been with one girl other then Skye. (NT) -- Jason, 23:14:04 08/05/03 Tue
She laughed lightly - it was nice to see he had a bit of jump in him. "That's good, I think... Actually, I'm not really sure." (NT) -- Ana, 23:18:26 08/05/03 Tue
He shook his head. "Nah, I don't have any kids. I was only with one other girl besides Skye, we were highschool sweethearts, or whatever you wanna call it." (NT) -- Jjason, 23:21:45 08/05/03 Tue
"That's sweet..." She smiled gently and glanced at the clock - they were actually over time, but she didn't really care. "Do you want kids one day?" (NT) -- Ana, 23:24:46 08/05/03 Tue
"Thats a tough question." He tilted his head lightly. "I want kids, but I don't want children outside of marraige, and I am not sure I want to be married again." (NT) -- Jason, 23:28:58 08/05/03 Tue
She nodded in understanding - she didn't expect him to be interested in other women already. "You'll figure that out eventually.." (NT) -- Ana, 23:31:27 08/05/03 Tue
He shrugged. "I guess, it's nothing I am overly worried about right now." (NT) -- Jason, 23:33:28 08/05/03 Tue
"Yeah, you're young enough - got your whole life ahead of you." She smiled and absently brushing a stray ringlet from her eyes. (NT) -- Ana, 23:35:13 08/05/03 Tue
"You act like your in your forties." He commented, a smirk on his face. (NT) -- Jason, 23:35:58 08/05/03 Tue
"I am. Aged well, haven't I?" She winked and shrugged a touch - it was a part of the professionalism she followed. (NT) -- Ana, 23:37:51 08/05/03 Tue
He shook his head, though he was regarding her seriously. This was obviously a young girl, but she had already made so much of the life she'd been granted.... (NT) -- Jason, 23:39:32 08/05/03 Tue
She shrugged a touch and smiled - she had gone from high school straight into university, and straight through that into her practice. She had always been motivated and driven to succeed, now she had her career, but that was it. "I thought it was kind of funny..." (NT) -- Ana, 23:44:05 08/05/03 Tue
He smiled, breaking out his thoughts as he glanced up to the clock. "It was." (NT) -- Jason, 23:47:30 08/05/03 Tue
"Don't worry - I charge by the session, not the hour." She winked, smiling a little - he was her last patient of the day anyway. (NT) -- Ana, 23:50:45 08/05/03 Tue
He smirked, shrugging. "S'ok, this is my 'rents bill not mine. They thought it would be good for me." (NT) -- Jason, 23:51:34 08/05/03 Tue
She laughed lightly and cocked a brow. "Well in that case... Maybe I do charge by the hour. And this is good for you." (NT) -- Ana, 23:53:25 08/05/03 Tue
He shrugged. "Whatever, it keeps them happy, and not all on my back." (NT) -- Jason, 23:55:21 08/05/03 Tue
She shook her head a touch, leaning forward in her chair again. "I'm sure they're just looking out for your best interests. That's what parents are for.." (NT) -- Ana, 23:59:03 08/05/03 Tue
"They got a little over protective after Skye died, they were worried I was gonna do something dumb." (NT) -- Jason, 00:02:38 08/06/03 Wed
She nodded a little - the more comfortable he was with her, the more information he would offer and she was content with how it was going. "Was their worry justified?" (NT) -- Ana, 00:07:27 08/06/03 Wed
"I don't think so. I mean, I was pretty messed up right afterwards, but not to that extreme." (NT) -- Jason, 00:08:23 08/06/03 Wed
She smiled a little, toying with her pen again as she leaned back into her chair. "That's good... It's natural that they would worry though." (NT) -- Ana, 00:10:17 08/06/03 Wed
He shifted a little farther into plush chair, his eyes focused on her. "I guess." (NT) -- Jason, 00:11:42 08/06/03 Wed
"But that was a long time ago anyway..." She had no trouble meeting his eyes - her own gaze open and caring. (NT) -- Ana, 00:14:23 08/06/03 Wed
He nodded. "yeah, but still, they think I am like, neurotic or something now." (NT) -- Jason, 00:17:21 08/06/03 Wed
"I guess they just can't understand." She agreed that it was a better idea for him to be in counselling then not, but she hardly though he was neurotic. (NT) -- Ana, 00:18:33 08/06/03 Wed
He shrugged. "I loved skye, don't get me wrong. My world fell apart when I got that phone call, but I know she wouldn't want me to stop living just because she did." (NT) -- Jason, 00:19:47 08/06/03 Wed
"Exactly... She doesn't sound like she would be that selfish." She smiled - almost proud of him for having such a realistic outlook, even if it had taken a year. (NT) -- Ana, 00:22:45 08/06/03 Wed
"She wasn't. She had her faults, yeah, everyone did, plus I mean, we were just kids..." He smiled. "But she was a good person..." (NT) -- Jason, 00:24:26 08/06/03 Wed
She mirrored his smile, resting her chin in one hand. "And I bet she left happy..." (NT) -- Ana, 00:27:54 08/06/03 Wed
"She died in a surfing accident..." He frowned a bit. "She shouldn't have been out there by herself, she knew that..." (NT) -- Jason, 00:30:42 08/06/03 Wed
Her brows furrowed a touch as she nodded. "Maybe she knew, but she did it anyway... Unfortunately we can't just turn back time and fix our mistakes." (NT) -- Ana, 00:33:05 08/06/03 Wed
He nodded a bit. "Her brother, he took it pretty rough too...." He frowned, he hadn't talked to Blaze in awhile... (NT) -- Jason, 00:34:09 08/06/03 Wed
She nodded slightly, smiling a little sadly. "I would guess so. How is he doing now?" (NT) -- Ana, 00:35:28 08/06/03 Wed
"I haven't talked to him for awhile, since I got back actually, I think..." (NT) -- Jason, 00:36:41 08/06/03 Wed
"Oh.. Any reason for that?" She tilted her head curiously. (NT) -- Ana, 00:38:04 08/06/03 Wed
"I haven't seen anyone from the old crew really, other then Shay and Kaylee, to many memories I guess." (NT) -- Jason, 00:38:57 08/06/03 Wed
"Yeah, that makes sense.." She figured that, among everything else, would come with time. (NT) -- Ana, 00:40:25 08/06/03 Wed
he was tired of people looking at him with sympathetic gazes, like they had also lost skye, and they knew how it felt. but the didn't, they didn't know the half of it. (NT) -- Jason, 00:41:22 08/06/03 Wed
She watched him quietly - she never claimed to know how it felt, but understood the technicalities of how people dealt with grief and how things changed, and did her best to understand from there. (NT) -- Ana, 00:47:20 08/06/03 Wed

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