His longtime therapist looked on. “I see. And how does that make you feel?”
“Like ... like I’m not good enough!”
“There, there. You have a LOT going for you.”
“Oh, yeah? Like what?” Mel looked doubtful.
“Well, you’re intelligent. You’re handsome. And you’re obviously concerned about your relationship.”
Mel smiled. “You really think so?”
Whiskers licked her front leg. “Hey--I may be just a talking cat, but you’ve been my owner for years. Absolutely.”