But if you look at what drugs do to the brain, they co-opt pleasure centers that exist for a reason, evolutionarily speaking. There isn't anything wrong with feeling deep, intense pleasure from a strong emotional connection. Primates are wired to do that. If that's "chasing a high," then sign me up.

Comparing this natural urge to connect to a crack addiction (which is a much maligned drug, I might add) seems more than a tad judgmental. It's not whether ex-MC was an appropriate target but what that whole episode means about what LT needs. I don't think people who have historically had their emotional needs met would end up in that situation, so exploring that dynamic seems more important than cutting off the source.

ETA: This isn't exactly the first time Dr. T has derailed a meaningful moment with a joke. I recognize myself in that, cutting the tension by cracking wise when the moments gets intense so I can bypass the unpleasant feelings. So maybe I'm reading too much into this, but that's therapy, baby.