Maureen, Man and others in “Unfinished Business”

Okay, well, can you describe the man who mugged you?

Um, he was about 5 foot 10, short, dark hair. He put a knife to my throat and he demanded my phone and my watch.

And were you wearing what you're wearing now?

Sorry?

Is this what you were wearing when it happened?

Erm, yes. But...

You look quite provocatively wealthy.

Look, I fail to see how what I wear has any...

Well, just a bit of an invitation, isn't it? Like you're advertising it.

Look...

You seem distressed. I'm going bring one of our counsellors in. This gentleman's a bit upset. He was mugged earlier.

Oh, dear. Had you been drinking?

Yes, cos if you'd had a drink, it can send out confusing signals. Lead somebody on, with a nice suit and the phone, and then at the last minute say, "I don't want to be mugged."

He put a knife to my throat and he demanded my possessions. I mean...

And you just gave them to him?

Did you even scream?

See? How is someone to know that you don't enjoy handing over your possessions unless you make your intentions clear?

No, I didn't scream, he had a knife! I was really scared.

And we're very sympathetic, but I'm afraid that you're going to have to accept some of the responsibility for this.