Alex and Stacy's Therapeutic Bond

Dr. Death

This flow traces the trust and ethical strain between Alex and the young woman he counsels.

increasing

Bearing strength in each event

decreasing

The Initial Referral The Initial Referral from "Dr. Death". A Grieving Teenager A Judge's Request Judy Manitow asks Alex to counsel Stacy after Joanne's death.

The Initial Referral from "Dr. Death". A Grieving Teenager A Judge's Request Judy Manitow asks Alex to counsel Stacy after Joanne's death.

A Grieving Teenager A Judge's Request Judy Manitow asks Alex to counsel Stacy after Joanne's death. A Delicate Agreement Alex insists on speaking with Richard and securing respect for Stacy's privacy.

Thirteen Sessions Thirteen Sessions from "Dr. Death". Slow Disclosure College and Grief Stacy alternates between talk about school and painful memories of her mother.

Thirteen Sessions from "Dr. Death". Slow Disclosure College and Grief Stacy alternates between talk about school and painful memories of her mother.

Slow Disclosure College and Grief Stacy alternates between talk about school and painful memories of her mother. A Partial Improvement She finds an interest in architecture and begins imagining a future, though her grief remains unfinished.

A Renewed Appointment A Renewed Appointment from "Dr. Death". A Competing Obligation Richard's Request Richard asks Alex to see Stacy again about college decisions.

A Renewed Appointment from "Dr. Death". A Competing Obligation Richard's Request Richard asks Alex to see Stacy again about college decisions.

A Competing Obligation Richard's Request Richard asks Alex to see Stacy again about college decisions. The Investigation Conflict Alex discloses his police consultation to Richard, but the fact is not explained to Stacy before their planned appointment.

Trust Challenged Trust Challenged from "Dr. Death". A Patient's Objection A Charge of Betrayal Stacy accuses Alex of informing Milo about her family.

Trust Challenged from "Dr. Death". A Patient's Objection A Charge of Betrayal Stacy accuses Alex of informing Milo about her family.

A Patient's Objection A Charge of Betrayal Stacy accuses Alex of informing Milo about her family. A Repair Through Choice Alex offers to withdraw from the case, but Stacy tells him to continue looking for Mate's killer.

The Beach Meeting The Beach Meeting from "Dr. Death". Care Beyond the Office An Unplanned Crisis Alex drives to Topanga Beach when Stacy sounds disoriented and alone.

The Beach Meeting from "Dr. Death". Care Beyond the Office An Unplanned Crisis Alex drives to Topanga Beach when Stacy sounds disoriented and alone.

Care Beyond the Office An Unplanned Crisis Alex drives to Topanga Beach when Stacy sounds disoriented and alone. A Renewed Connection She confides in him about her family and agrees to meet again, restoring some trust.

March, six months before the main case

The months after the referral

Mid-September

The afternoon Stacy calls Alex

The following day