Goren Withdrawal: A Case study in obsession.

Doctor In Charge: Prof. Anna Keene.

Aim: To produce a study in obsession, particularly in a patient addicted to Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

Results:

You all seemed to die laughing when I posted chapter one up. Well, here's the follow-up report from that trusted doctor, Professor Anna Keene!

Day One:

Patient was recently released into home care situation, so that this study may be more easily conducted with the temptation for the patient to chase the elderly janitor up the hallway on a Friday. Criminal Intent was shown to the patient the previous night, patient appears to be exhibiting normal behaviour. For now.

Day Two:

Similar behaviour as day one, but suspected pattern of behaviour occurring. This was demonstrated when home help arrived. When help knocked on door, patient absent-mindedly shouted 'Don't kick my door down, Goren, I'll let you in!'. Whether the patient recalled this incident or not is uncertain, once help was let in, patient continued normal routine.

Day Three:

Three days have elapsed since an episode of Criminal Intent was witnessed by the patient. However, today was shopping day. Patient spent hours scouring the Video & Audio sections of many department stores, then visibly shed tears when they could only find Law & Order: SVU. Patient came close to being physically removed from store, mumbling 'Bobby' under their breath.

Day Four:

Shopping trip successful; patient was found this morning, asleep amid a pile of magazines opened at various pages with reviews and/or plot spoilers for the next episode of Criminal Intent.

Day Five:

Patient has begun creating a large collage of Criminal Intent material, that is roughly the size of a large canvas. When home help tried to take away canvas, patient hissed and snapped.

Day Six:

Patient has spent majority of day in bed.

Day Seven:

Patient has spent most of day counting down the hours until Criminal Intent is due to be shown. At 8:30pm (2030 hours), patient sits riveted as Criminal Intent is shown. Stress visibly alleviates.

Patient then calmly goes about regular chores as if nothing is wrong.

Conclusion

Patient must have bi-weekly dose of Criminal Intent for proper function. This researcher must now go and watch 'Collective'...