PNPC Lt Commander Lori Lux - The Consequences
Ava Munro
((Counsellor's Office - Counselling Suites - Deck 7 - USS Artemis-A))
Lux: You are conflicted about what may be best for Cassie? I can't help but be reminded of what you said earlier about having to give up your independence when you married Kona and then fighting to keep your career? That sense of being cornered - as you put it.
Storm: Yes?
Lux: And when Kona takes your daughter - essentially forcing you to give her up? Something else that's been taken from you? But ironically allows you the freedom to step out of one particular corner and pursue your career?
Lori held the space, she looked forward and waited for Alexandra to respond. This was a hinge point in the therapy when you present an observation they may not be comfortable for the client.
Storm: Response
Her client set the cup back down on the table and crossed her legs, setting her hands in her lap. It was clear to Lori that her words had an effect on Alexandra, she took a slow breath and then cautiously her words came out.
Storm: There’s a big difference between a choice I make to sacrifice myself, and asking my daughter to make a sacrifice on my behalf. ::There was a very long pause as Alex fought to maintain her closely guarded decorum.:: Cassie shouldn’t have to choose between us.
Lux: I agree but that's not what I asked, Alexandra.
Storm: I brought a little girl into this world. I will not abandon her. I will not have her father let her think that I don’t love her or that I don’t want her.
Lux: :: nods :: I noticed that you do that a lot, shape your world around Kona? Especially when you consider how you feel about something?
Alexandra spoke in a whisper but there was power in her words. Lori kept her composure and considered what could be driving the emotions behind the words. Alexandra, typically, had some contradictory emotions to work through.
Storm: Because he took her from me. You don’t take a child away from her mother and then tell her that her mother loves her very much and wants so badly to be with her. The two don’t go together.
Lux: Alexandra, I'd recommend that you engage with the JAG office who will provide you with legal advice if you need to gain access to Cassie - Betazed, as you are aware, is subject to Federation law. I assume custody is something you seek?
Storm: Response
Lori smiled towards Alexandra.
Lux: How would you feel about joint custody with Kona?
Storm: Response
Tags/TBC
Lt Commander Lori Lux
First Officer
USS Artemis-A
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