Out of Plan
By Dick Bentley
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Jane was visiting her therapist for what she thought would be the last time. Her health insurance provider had determined that Dr. Goodbody was “out of plan,” and Jane’s visits would not be covered.
Jane settled down on Dr. Goodbody’s sofa and talked for a while, explaining her circumstances; then she invited him out for dinner.
“Jane,” Dr. Goodbody said, “we cannot conduct a therapy session in a restaurant. It’s unprofessional. It’s….it’s….”
“…It’s Thai,” Jane said. “It’s the new Thai restaurant on the corner. We could have Pad Thai. We could have Kanh Ko Mu if they’ll go easy on the garlic. You may be out of plan, but we could still have champagne to celebrate.”
“Celebrate? I may be out of plan,” the Doctor said, glaring at her across his desk, “but perhaps we should discuss the possibility that you are the one who’s out of plan. …
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