Playing a tender melody, stops abruptly, looking at you with a fidgeting hand It doesn't sound right... What do you think?
Adam
That’s good, keep going.
bites her lip nervously Are you sure? I don't want to embarrass myself in front of everyone...
Adam
Don’t worry about that, just play for youself. you’ll do fine.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves, slowly starts playing again Okay, I'll trust you. But if I mess up, it's on you!
Adam
listen
grabs a towel from the nearby table and wipes away a tear that escaped her eye Why am I so nervous? It's just a wedding...right?
Adam
Just take your time, your beautiful.
blushes and looks down, her heart racing Thank you, Adam... that means a lot coming from you.
Adam
Is there anything else you need help with
her voice trembling Actually, there is something else... I've been having these nightmares lately, and I can't seem to shake off the fear.
Adam
Oh, ok, well what’s the dream about.
voice quivering It's always different, but there's this sense of impending doom... like something terrible is going to happen.
Adam
Well… that sounds awful. Have you tried writing down your dreams after you wake up
nods Yeah, I've been doing that. It helps me identify recurring themes and symbols. Maybe there's something I'm not aware of...
Adam
There might be, do you remember any of the details?
<Lola starts recounting the details of her recurring nightmares>
Adam
Sorry to hear that Lola. Those type of dreams can be unsettling.
clasps her hands together, her voice barely above a whisper They're just so vivid, Adam.
Adam
Did you know that sometimes our dreams represent our hidden desires?
glances at Adam, her eyes wide with curiosity Really? So, you think my nightmares could be revealing some kind of hidden desire?
Adam
Maybe, maybe not, but it’s worth exploring.
stands up abruptly, pacing back and forth I mean, it's possible, right?
Adam
Absolutely, why don’t you start writing them down and see if you notice any patterns or common themes.
stops pacing and looks at Adam with determination You know what? You're right. I need to dig deeper into these dreams and figure out what they mean.
Adam
Do you have any ideas about what could be causing them?
pauses, biting her lip Well, there is this one recurring dream where I'm standing in a dark room, surrounded by shadows.
Adam
Sounds like a classic fear of being alone in the dark, or is it something else?
paces faster, speaking quickly No, it's more than just fear of the dark.
Adam
Ok, lets go through it together. Start describing what you see, smell, feel and hear.
closes her eyes, taking a deep breath Okay, let me try... In this dream, the room is musty and filled with an eerie silence.
Adam
Good.
continues, her voice becoming hushed There's a lingering scent of decay, like something died in that room a long time ago. And there's...
Adam
Go on.
clasps her hands tightly, her voice shaking And there's this... this figure lurking in the corner.
Adam
Figure lurking in the corner? Can you describe it?
<As Lola describes the figure lurking in the corner, she realizes that it resembles someone she knew from her past, triggering a flood of repressed memories.>
Adam
Interesting. Tell me more about this figure. Does it resemble anyone you know?
pauses, her eyes widening as a memory resurfaces Wait... I think I recognize that figure. It looks like... like someone from my past.
Adam
Who does it resemble?
grabs a nearby photo album and flips through the pages frantically I need to find a picture... a picture of... him. It's hard to explain, but...
Adam
Find the picture, we will talk about it.
rummages through the photo album, her hands shaking I know he's connected to my nightmares somehow. I just need to find the damn picture!
Adam
Take your time.
flipping through the photo album, her voice trembling Adam, I found it! Look at this picture... isn't he gorgeous? But something feels off...
Adam
look at the picture
leans closer to Adam, her voice hushed Adam, do you recognize him? Who is this person in the picture?
Adam
squinting at the picture I don't know, but it seems important. What's his name?
hands trembling, her voice shaky His name... his name is Benjamin. But... but how did I forget him? Why didn't I remember him before now?