Elizabeth

I've just had a session with Angela, the physiotherapist. I'm sure that woman hates me, the way she pulls me about. Last time Scott arrived I had just had a treatment, and I'm afraid I was a bit grumpy with him, moaning about how much I loathed it. He was very sympathetic, squeezing my hand and saying " I know it's not exactly pleasant but it's got to be done. Otherwise by the time the gel is removed and you're ready to get out of bed you'll be too weak to move."

He seemed to know a lot about it, so I asked if he was talking from personal experience. He hesitated before replying, but then said. "No, it didn't happen to me, but to someone I'm close to". After that he quickly changed the subject. I'm starting to notice this as a pattern. He's very open and warm and friendly, until I ask him something about himself, then he gets all evasive, as if he doesn't want me to know anything about him. Maybe he's playing hooky visiting me - he's got a wife and kids somewhere and he doesn't want me coming round once I'm out of hospital. Why does that idea upset me so much?

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