Perspective: Dr. Priya Varma
By this point, Priya was hitting her stride as the police department's top psychologist. Most of her methods were textbook procedure, however, her curious mind led her to pursue treatments that could be characterized as unorthodox and holistic.
The foray into the world of incest was a revelation. It taught Priya that she could do anything, that the world of psychology was limitless. That sex and mental health were often intertwined.
Female detectives were her favorite. Mom/son couplings were even better. Combined, it was the best of both worlds. A female detective fucking her own son. The very thought would sweep Priya's breath away.
Now there was a chance to delve deeper. She'd been assigned to handle a female detective who was recently suspended for two reasons:
1. Excessive use of force while making an arrest.
2. Signs of depression as reported by colleagues.
Priya remained naked after a shower, freshly dried, and she laid on the bed with a folder in hand. The keys to the detective's re-instatement depended on mandatory psychological evaluations.
Personnel File
Name: Carolyn Bennett
Age: 46
Gender: Female
Rank: Detective
Unit: Burglary/Robbery
Experience: 22 years (15 year police officer -- 7 year detective)
The rest of the report contained mental impressions made of the detective over the years, performance evaluations, and any complaints filed against her.
Closing her eyes, Priya tossed the file down and laid deeper into the bed, feeling the room's air on her skin, thinking of how to approach the situation. This was like meditation for her. Total concentration on the task at hand. She reached between her legs and touched herself.
Their first meeting happened two days later at approximately 9:30 in the morning. As expected, it was a mostly icy affair as most law enforcement agents view these evaluations as a waste of time. A large part of Priya's job, however, was to convince them otherwise.
When the first meeting ended, Priya refused to reinstate the detective back to active duty, leaving the detective annoyed that this would continue. Nonetheless, the detective's mental health was of the utmost importance.
Priya wrote a custom plan in her office after giving much thought.
Notes
SUBJECTIVE:
Detective Carolyn Bennett, although dismissive of these sessions, has made a small breakthrough with her bout of depression. At the end of the first session she admitted to having suicidal thoughts in her teenage years.
She has also admitted to feeling "burnt out" and occasionally "overstressed" in recent months. The city has experienced an increase in crime this past year and budget cuts have placed a greater burden on law enforcement officers.
OBJECTIVE:
Tell-tale signs of depression are visible if carefully examined. I notice that she forces herself to make a 'happy face' where she smiles but her eyes are unchanged. Colleagues have noted that she eats less and she's become thinner. She brushes off any question/comment about her own happiness and tries to change the subject.
ASSESSMENT:
One of the things Det. Bennett mentions (however reluctantly) is her divorce. She's been single for the last 4 years and remains in constant communication with her ex-husband; they have a 20 year old son who alternates living with both parents.
It appears Det. Bennett views this as a failure in her life. She acknowledges the regrets she has for exposing her son to a divorce. She refuses to discuss this in any detail, which leads me to believe that this is a deeply rooted issue for her.
PLAN:
I want to continue meeting with Det. Bennett for at least five more sessions, which she has already been informed of. She must prove that she can commit to an actionable plan that can provide her with the treatment she needs.
Action: .....
Excluded from the assessment report was that Priya already had a detailed action plan in mind. One that she wouldn't even save on her office computer. It was only between her and the detective -- no one else.
She typed a new Action Plan, folded it, and placed it inside an envelope which she taped closed. Pressing her brown lips against the white envelope, she gave it a kiss. This had all the potential to be her masterpiece. She placed the envelope on her desk, beside a family picture.
Their next meeting was 11 a.m the following day. Priya kept the envelope on her lap while they sat across from each other in the office.
"I want to begin the process of getting you reinstated," Priya said. "It should be resolved within two weeks, depending on how fast things move."
"That sounds reasonable."
She reached over and handed the envelope to the detective.
"Give that to your son. Then give him privacy. I want your son to fill it out and sign it."
Detective Bennett gave a hard squint. "My son?"
"Correct."
"My ability to resume my job is dependent on my son?"
Priya was unmoved. "Yes, do you have a problem with that?"
"Actually, I do. My son is a college student, he has nothing to do with this, and it feels inappropriate to give..."
"If you have a problem," Priya said, cutting off the detective. "Then you can talk to the Chief of Police or the Commissioner, who have vested in me the full authority over your suspension."
Pulling rank always does the trick and the detective's attitude shifted.
"Okay, fine, you win," the detective said. "I'll get this little permission slip signed and we'll be done?"
"We would be on the right track. To clarify, you are
not
allowed to view the content of the envelope. And you are
not
allowed to discuss this with anyone."
Detective Bennett held the letter up. "What exactly am I supposed to say?"
"Tell your son to review the letter and provide honest answers. When he signs it, come back, and we'll proceed with the rest of our sessions."
"You seem to take pleasure in belittling me."
"The pleasure comes later," Priya replied.
Detective Bennett laughed and shook her head. "We'll see. I don't want to argue. I'll have my son do this tonight. When can we meet again?"
"How about tomorrow, same time?"
"As it turns out, my schedule is wide open. See you then."
The still-annoyed detective got up and left, while Priya remained seated, watching those legs move, admiring that beauty.
A lot was on the line. Priya knew that if the letter was shown to the police department heads, she'd lose her job, and if it were shown to the medical board, then she'd lose her license. But she trusted her instincts and knew that cops rarely snitch.
10 a.m. the next morning, Priya made a point to dress prettier for the appointment -- office skirt with a silk blouse -- and she put on more makeup than usual. She also had a second cup of coffee for more alertness. It was a big day and she needed to act like it.
The detective sat in front of her again, same seat, same casualness, same annoyance that this was still happening.
Priya was given back the letter, which had the seal broken.
"There it is," Detective Bennett said. "My son completed it."
"How long did he take to fill it out?"
"I don't know. Maybe 15 minutes."
"That sounds reasonable. Now let's have a look."
Priya opened the letter casually, a burning desire deep within, eager to see how this plan would unfold and how a son would answer the questions.
To her delight, every question on the form was answered in earnest.
~~~~~
Note: This document is protected by doctor-patient privilege and will remain confidential.
To: Warren Bennett
From: Dr. Varma
Hello,
We've never met, but I'm Dr. Varma and I'm the specialist in charge of treating your mother. A sad reality is that many in the law enforcement community suffer from mental health related issues, which often stems from the important work that they do.
Your mother likely suffers from depression. You may be aware of the symptoms she is exhibiting.
My job (and my passion) is to assist with the recovery process, and with your help, we can make great strides in bringing her to a better place. Although the questions below may seem bizarre, you'll have to trust me, my experience, and my professional judgment.
Again, everything in this letter is privileged information and will remain between you, me, and your mother.
Thank you,
Dr. Varma
Scale:
1 = Nonexistent
10 = The absolute most
Ratings: Please answer these questions to the best of your ability, whether it be guesses or rough approximations.
How would you rate your [own] sex drive: 8
How would you rate your mother's sex drive (guess): 3
Your mother's natural beauty: 8