FEAR

Come in, come in.  It's so nice to see you.  How are you? And the family? 

Good, good.  Don't be shy, sit down and make yourself comfortable.  There, now isn't that much better?

Let's talk about fear, you and I.  Oh, you seem a little jumpy.  Does that word bother you or is it something else? 

I thought it was that word. 

Don't worry there is nothing to fear.  Sorry about that I was just checking your reaction. 

Your looking a little pale and is that sweat on your brow?

Don't worry there's nothing here to frighten you.  It's just you and me and all we're going to do is have us a nice little chat.  You would like that wouldn't you? 

Yes, I thought so.

Would you like something to drink, a cup of coffee or a cold
beer perhaps? 

A cold beer, yes I could tell you were a beer drinker.  Any
particular brand? 

Wait here and I'll go check.

You're in luck, it just so happens I have your brand and
it's ice cold too.

Okay now where were we? 

No, I don't mind if you smoke if it will make you feel
better.

Now, let's start again.  FEAR!!!  Sit down and calm yourself!  It's only a word...but it appears that I've struck a nerve.

What comes to mind when I mention that...don't worry I'll try not to say it again but I might slip once or twice, only by accident of course. 

Now tell me what comes to mind when I mention that word.  Go ahead, it's safe to tell me.  After all isn't that why your here, for my help.

Sooooo...what is it exactly that you fear?  Sorry!

You might as well sit down and relax,  there is no way in and no way out.  I've seen to your complete safety and our privacy and we're not going to leave until we have your little problem solved one way or the other.

Well if you're not going to tell me what it is that frightens you...oh and you thought I was going to say that word again weren't you.  Ha, ha, ha, I told you I would try and be careful.

Now I'm going to mention some words and you tell me the first thing that pops into your head, okay.

Cat.

Tree.
    
Water. 

That's good, you're getting the hang of it.

Day.

Safe?  That's a strange response.  Usually someone will respond with night...

Now hold on, I told you to sit down and relax.  Look at what you've done.  You've spilt a perfectly good beer all over the floor.  That's called alcohol abuse where I come from.  Hah, Hah just a little joke to lighten the mood.

What?  No don't worry about it, I'll have it cleaned up later.

Let's get back to what we were doing.

Sun.

No, the sun in the sky.

Air.

Darkness.

Hey stop screaming!  Get a hold of yourself, I told you you were safe.  You better calm down, you're shaking like a leaf and we're not going to get anywhere if you don't get a hold of yourself.

You look like you could use a little whiskey. 

Yes, it does help to calm the nerves.  Just hold on a sexond
and I'll go see if I have any.

Here, just drink right out of the bottle. 

Yes.  I'm sure I don't mind.  In fact I'll even join you for a swig.

Feel better? 

Good. 

Now I'm going to ask you a question and all I want from you is an answer.  No yelling or screaming and no hysterics, okay?

Good.

Why is it that you fear the darkness?

Good, good, you're controlling your emotions.  Now answer the question.

Things eh.   What kind of things?

I know things.  But what kind of things?

What do you mean you can't see them.  How do you know their there if you can't see them.

Oh, you just know.

When did you first notice that these things were there?

You don't know, you don't know!  How am I supposed to help if you won't answer the question?

What are you looking towards the window for?
Yes, the sun is going down but we have plenty of light in here. 

Oh, okay I'll shut the curtains.

Is that better?

Now...I know you know what these things in the dark are so why don't you just tell me. 

No, I won't think you're crazy.  It's my job to help, remember?  That's why you're here.

Their what!

No, I believe you!  It's just that it came as quite a shock.

I haven't heard about these creatures for a long time.

Why yes, you're not the first person to come to me for help with these...shall we say pests.

Can you wait here for a moment?  It seems as if I'm the one who needs a beer now. 

Would you care for another? 

No, you're going to stay with the whiskey.

There, that's better.  Nothing like a cold beer to quench the thirst. 

Why you look better now than you have since you arrived.

Is it because I believe you? 

Well, in my line of work you do run into all types of strange things.

What type of things, you say?

Hold on a minute, I'm the one who is suppose to be asking the questions. 

Okay, okay, I'll answer just one and then we'll get back to solving your problem.

How do I know these things exist?  Why let me show you.

Ha, ha, ha!  Yes it is dark in here!

To see us in the light of day would destroy your mind and you would die on the spot.  After all it's no fun eating if your dinner is not alive.