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Vera’s eyes scan the letter promptly before she folds it, and places it in the middle of the table. “They really didn’t have any good intention, but first I want to know who you are to Hudson.”
“He’s my boyfriend,” I say.
It feels weird discussing him like this with someone I don’t even know, but she knows him. Possibly better than I do.
Vera takes in a deep breath and gives me a small smile. “Do you want anything to drink?”
“No, thank you.”
“Okay.” She sits up straighter and stares me straight in the eye. “I can’t discuss anything much with you because I did evaluate him and he was my patient, so I would be breaking a code of conduct if I had to discuss his issues.”
“I won’t take up much of your time, all I want is some kind of explanation. I have no idea what I’m involved in,” I say, lifting the letter. “This partly explains why he acts the way he does.”
“I believe Hudson suffers from some form of psychopathy as he was ranked highly likely to be a high-functioning sociopath,” Vera says plainly. “It’s unfortunate that you have become involved with him.”
My heart stops beating for a second and I can feel my chest closing in on me. “What do you mean?”
“It’s not his fault that he is the way he is. And I can’t go into details about his past. But it is difficult and almost impossible to maintain a healthy relationship with someone with his diagnosis.”
“Is there any way to help him?” My voice is small, my throat is dry.
I need that glass of water now.
Vera smiles at me, but it’s a sad, sympathetic smile. “Parker, how serious is your relationship with him?”
“I love him.”
“Look, I know you came to me for answers, I can’t give you anything else. All I can say is,” Vera looks at the paper in front of us, “is that you are going to endure suffering if you choose to stay.”
“Is there no medication or therapy?” My heart has regained its beat, but it pounds away in my ears. This isn’t what I wanted to hear.
“There have been attempts. It’s untreatable and they rarely complete therapy unless they’re forced to,” she says. “I suggest you get a therapist in Manhattan. I’ll give you a few recommendations of past colleagues.”
“For Hudson?”
Vera looks up at me. “For you.”
“What exactly is wrong with a Sociopath?” I ask.
Vera Callahan’s next words chill me to the bone.
“They’re almost incapable of emotion. Meaning he can’t really love you, at least not the way he’s telling you, Parker. Staying with them can be very dangerous, especially for your mental health. He’s going to be extreme, and impulsive, he’s going to make you experience things you’ve never experienced with any other human being. Be careful. You always have to be careful.”
