"Heart racing," Dr. Lillian underlines, then clearly underlines. "Fingers drumming."

She lets Merton sit in awkward silence after his next sentiment for a few seconds.

"You know, Mr. Merton. Can I be honest? This is a space for honesty, and that goes both ways, so I'll be honest here, just about my own frame of mind, my feelings and emotions as the other half of this professional but intimate relationship. I feel hurt that you're hiding things from me."