Let me out! Let me out! Hey, help! Help! Somebody help!
Norman. Hey. Breathe, Norman. Breathe, Norman. Breathe. Breathe in, two three. [exhales] Out two three four.
[Norman suddenly relaxes, and his posture and voice seem to change; he is now "Mother"]
You have a very soothing voice. Did they teach you that at medical school, or were you just born that way?
How do you feel now?
How do you want me to feel?
Do you think you can sit back down and finish our session?
I could. Or would you prefer me to lie down?
You can if you like.
It's a very vulnerable position. I can see the appeal. But I think I'd rather look you in the face. So where were we?
Do you mind if I ask a question?
That's why we're here, isn't it?
What do you think about Norman?
I think he is a very weak, confused boy. Easy for people to take advantage of.
Is that what you feel I'm doing?
I think you think you're helping, but that's your ego in action. If you want to know what's really wrong with Norman, you should talk to the person who knows him best.
And that's you?
Of course it is. I'm his mother.
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