I've been thinking about my transference, T. I don't think that I want you as my dad. That's not quite it. I wish you were a friend or a mentor. I wish we had met when you were at your old job. We have several mutual friends and mutual professional connections. I'm not sure if you know this. Well, I doubt you think about me outside of session often. But I digress.

The point is that the idea that we could have been something other than therapist and client is not entirely implausible. But while I am so thankful we have this relationship for the time that we will, I'll mourn your loss. I mourn the missed opportunity to have you in my life outside of this artificial relationship we share now. I'll not speak to you after we terminate. It'll be too hard. I just hope you're thoughtful in your referrals. And think of me sometimes.