Talk:Episode 108: Shrink Wrap/@comment-43935679-20200913124555/@comment-33030488-20200914145721

I think you are misinterpreting Scott’s phrase: "Best thing that's ever happened to me..”

It’s clear that Scott was gay, but that doesn’t mean he had sex with his psychiatrist. Instead, it’s more likely that Meridian helped Scott achieve self-acceptance of his gay identity. In the U.S., gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals have higher rates of suicides than do heterosexuals, especially in their younger years. Perhaps that’s why Scott sought therapy in the first place. (Meridian also helped Dexter with his sexual issues which were interwoven with his control issues.)

It does happen, but in the U.S. it’s unethical and can be illegal for a therapist to have sex with a patient, punishable by revocation of a professional license, a hefty fine, or even time in jail. When Dexter researched Meridian, he came up “squeaky clean, no malpractice suits, no disgruntled patients.”

Aside from Meridian “letting his wolf out” at times, Dexter admitted in his first session that “this guy’s good.” Before Dexter killed him, he told Meridian, “You helped me accept what I really am [a killer] -- I’m grateful for that.” (Just as Meridian may have helped Scott accept his sexuality.)

Lastly, I find it strange and homophobic the way you describe Scott: “Doesn't he look too sweet? His plump lips, his sly sweet smile...”

I’m not going to discuss this topic with you again, since it will be a waste of my time.

DexDevotee 14:57, September 14, 2020 (UTC)