I saw someone say in a different thread this week, was that the opposite of "i'm just a paycheck," is the insuination that he is there solely to provide for you needs. I know that is very black and white thinking and phrasing, but I do think some of it might ring true.

Of course, he has a job because everyone needs money to survive.

But honestly, I don't think T's go into it for the money. There are many more higher paying jobs that provides services to humans in need that aren't therapists.

(I can forsee SD's reaction here, and I nod my head at her thoughts)

So maybe instead of thinking "Ugh, MC came in just because he needs money, and would rather have a day off then dealing with me (which is what I am gathering is where your worry is coming from),"

It could be more like "MC probably needs some money right now, but he did choose to be here, and he is the same, sensitive MC that he always has been."

See the difference?