[ Joan's expression changes at the mention of Harry's alcoholism. She's a sober companion (or was, up until very recently) so she understands what that means, has an idea of the impact that must have on his personal life. There were a dozen questions she could ask — standard fair, really, for getting on with a new client — but her newly-revealed connection to John made them feel strange and inappropriate. ]
I'm sorry, John, [ she says at length and it isn't emotional pandering in any way, it's genuine and sincere. ] I know how difficult that can be from experience. Not just from just a professional point of view but a personal one, too. And— I don't want to sound like I'm headshrinking you, but if you ever want to talk about it—
[If his sister ever did show up here, John would direct Harry to Joan. He's not exactly someone who can help her through her alcoholism. There's not anyone else he'd trust with the task on this boat and lord knows there's sometimes alcohol to go around.]
It's fine. [Okay, not really.] I mean, there's not really anything to be done from here but if she shows up I might take you up on it.
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consultantsdoctor) wrote2013-02-06 05:16 am
PROBABLY FOR THE BEST. OTHERWISE IT MIGHT GET WEIRD
I'm sorry, John, [ she says at length and it isn't emotional pandering in any way, it's genuine and sincere. ] I know how difficult that can be from experience. Not just from just a professional point of view but a personal one, too. And— I don't want to sound like I'm headshrinking you, but if you ever want to talk about it—
[ She leaves that sentence as is. ]
YEAH DON'T WANT WEIRD
It's fine. [Okay, not really.] I mean, there's not really anything to be done from here but if she shows up I might take you up on it.