Henry Page #3

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Henry makes his way into his rented apartment.

Henry – What do you mean I’ve been evicted.

Mr. Sheen – You haven’t bee paying your rent on time, sorry here is your eviction notice. You’ll have to pack your stuff and leave by midnight tonight.

Henry feels even more desperate, grabs his stuff, a few bits of clothes and makes his way out into the fogy badly lit streets.

Park security – Hey Mr. you can’t sleep here, move on, or I’ll have you forced out.

Henry – All right, just give me a moment.

Henry walks through the city and finds his old friend Max.

Max – Henry, what are you doing here.

Henry – I haven’t got anywhere to go can I stay the night.

Max - Of course you can, come in.

Henry – I promise I’ll leave as soon as I find somewhere permanent to stay.

Henry receives a call, Max informed Susan, that Henry is living with him.

Susan – Henry, it’s me can we talk.

Henry – Yes but not for too long, I have to be somewhere.

Henry is feeling depressed, the conversation seemed to last for hours. He finally makes his way to a health store where he purchases a health magazine.

Medical Centre – Hello, how can I help.

Henry – My name is Henry, I found your number in a magazine, you treat people with stress disorder, anxiety, basically mental health issues.

Medical Centre – Would you like to book an appointment with one of our psychologists.

Henry – Yes, I think I do, but I don’t have any money, well not a lot.

Medical Centre – Ok, I’m afraid this is a private clinic, all our psychologists charge an hourly rate, However, in some cases, if it is serious, we provide consultation at a reduced rate, it’s a government initiative.

Henry – Great, like I said I’m in a bit of a state, I need help.

Medical Centre – Of course, how about next week, four O’clock you can meet with one of our psychologists, Doctor Helen.

Henry arrives at the clinic, he is restless, can’t decide whether to sit or stand.

Medical receptionist – The doctor will see you now.

Doctor Helen – I see, I’ve treated many men in a similar situation as you. The first recommendation I make is to reduce the alcohol intake.

Henry – Well I might as well, I can’t afford to buy alcohol anymore.

Doctor Helen – When was the last time you spoke to your wife.

Henry – A couple of weeks ago, we’re not on good terms.

Doctor Helen – And your kids, do you speak to them often.

Henry – Not as often as I should, where is this leading to doctor.

Doctor Helen – You see Henry, the trouble you’re dealing with are life problems. Not a chemical imbalance, it’s not a medical issue that you may have inherited.

Henry – Can you prescribe me medication.

Doctor Helen – I could yes, but that will only solve the problem temporarily. You need to turn your life around.

Henry – I understand.

Doctor Helen – Do you have a hobby, were you good at sports, or painting as a child.

Henry – Neither, but I could do with a little bit of exercise.

Doctor Helen – How about dancing, do you enjoy watching dancers, would you like to learn to dance.

Henry – Well I guess I do.

Doctor Helen – Excellent, you need to do something creative, something that will take your mind of things. How about joining an evening class.?

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