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Re: Regrouping and Recouperation [message #220 is a reply to message #219] Mon, 23 July 2012 15:21 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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Sunday, August 12, 10:30am Tracy Island (3:30 pm, the previous day, LA)

Jeff listened to the phone ringing. Just as he was about to hang up, someone picked it up.

"No, I'm sorry; I have no further comments about International Rescue."

"Well, I have several things to say about it but not over the phone. Still having problems with the media?"

"Jeff! Just a second." A picture of Drew, looking rather harried appeared. "That's actually an advantage. Everyone thinks I'm visiting you to get away from them. What's up? Is everything ok?"

"Not exactly. Dianne's fine but something else has happened. I need your advice."

"Go ahead."

"Cherie caught Tyler throwing up yesterday on the flight home. He didn't eat much last night despite having his favorites. I made sure he ate this morning, only..." Jeff hesitated, "I think he was throwing up again a couple of minutes ago. I didn't catch him at it, but his bathroom smelled like he had been."

"Damn. Dianne doesn't need this. And neither do you." Drew closed his eyes for a second. "I'm not going to be able to get there any sooner than Tuesday. And this isn't my specialty. How did Dianne's counselor search go; Lord, was it only two weeks ago?"

"She found one she wanted me to meet. But she's a specialist in trauma cases not children."

"This is a trauma case. Who is it?"

"Anna Hanson. Dianne said you recommended her."

"Yes. I only met her once but she seemed sensible. Not too caught up in psychobabble. I think you need to make an appointment to take Tyler to see her. Tell her what's been happening. You don't need to mention anything else. See if you feel ok with her or if she can recommend someone else."

"Would she recommend someone else if I didn't like her?"

Drew grimaced. "Counselors do that all the time. There are very good reasons why an otherwise great counselor won't work out for a person. Set up an appointment with you and Tyler. See if you feel she's more concerned about Tyler than anything else. If she doesn't work out, I'll help you find a different one when I get there."

"I'll give her a call right now."

"What time is it there?"

Jeff looked at the clock. "10:42. Why?"

"Wait a bit. If I remember correctly she's a lay minister in the Episcopal Church. She might be helping out at the service right now. Call this afternoon. Set up an appointment for tomorrow morning."

"I'll call after lunch. Thanks."

"I just hope it all works out ok. I'll see you in a couple days."

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