(Hoped for):
Dear LT,
You seem really afraid of anything I offer you, like the e-mail last Friday or offering up someone else's slot (assuming he says it's OK) for next week. Like, if you accept it, then I'll think you're "too much" and reject you. But I do that because I care. You're an easy person to care about--you seem dedicated to wanting to get better, to do the work, to understand yourself. I know you're probably very wary because I'm another male authority figure. But I know what you dealt with regarding MC, and now I know what you dealt with regarding the teacher. If I didn't think I could handle it, whatever attachment might come out, I would have referred you out by now. I'm not MC or that teacher. Please try to remember that. And please try to accept my caring and, well, my acceptance. You're struggling, and I want to help. Plus, I mean, you are paying me...(and giving me some extra cash lately!) But seriously, I do want to help, or I wouldn't have chosen this career. Could I pick an easier client? Sure! But why would I want to do that? That's boring! I like the challenge...and I like working with you.
--T