Layla Keegan Case History
Session 13
Dr. B: You spoke briefly last week about your new friend, S-- isn't it?
Layla: S--, yeah.
Dr. B: What's she like?
Layla: In some ways she reminds me of Kelly.
Dr. B: Oh really. In what ways?
Layla: She's pretty. Not stunning or strikingly beautiful - not in that completely obvious way! But
lovely. Bit of a tomboy. Plays guitar, into her music. Thinks for herself...
Dr. B: Bit of a tomboy? Is she-
Layla: No. And don't even go there!
[Brief silence]
Dr. B Anything else about her you like?
Layla: She's kind. Kind of innocent, too. She sees the best in people, I think. Bit naïve.
Dr. B: Kind. Do you like that quality others?
Layla: Because I lack it, you mean?
[Brief silence]
Dr. B: No, just that you said the same thing about Kelly.
[Brief silence]
Layla: She's got a boyfriend.
Dr. B: Why would that affect your friendship?
Layla: Because he's a prick. Anyway, we're not as close now since she's hooked up with him...And we'll be going our different ways soon when we leave school. So pointless trying to build a friendship when...
[Brief silence]
Dr. B: Don't you want to stay friends with her, after you finish school, I mean.
Layla: Don't think the boyfriend likes me. Doesn't like E--, either. [Silence] Used to bully E-- too. Used to be part of a gang of bullies.
Dr. B: You don't talk as much about E-- these days. You said he was your best friend at school.
Layla: He wants us to begin seeing each other. Wants to be my boyfriend. What a laugh that is!
Dr. B: Why?
Layla: I've told you?
Dr. B: Told me what?
Layla: I'm not into boys.
Dr. B: I thought you said there's no such thing as straight or gay or that wasn't as important anymore.
Layla: It isn't. Just that I prefer certain types of people to others.
Dr. B: Prefer females?
[Silence, approximately 20 seconds]
Dr. B: Was that an issue for Kelly?
Layla: Don't know.
Dr. B: Did she know you preferred girls?
Layla: Don't know.
Dr. B: Did you tell her?
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Fight Or Flight
Teen FictionA tale of memory, loss and the tragic consequences of bullying. When Layla Keegan arrives at Brookvale High School, her every step is followed by whispers and gossip as to the real reason she left her previous school. Withdrawn and silent - and unk...
