The Blank Stare

Description: Eden is on a video call with dr. cockran, confiding in him about her recent struggles. she explains that she sometimes zones out in social situations and ends up doing things that embarrass her. hoping to understand why this keeps happening, she turns to him for guidance. dr. cockran agrees to help, though it’s clear he feels a personal connection to eden that goes beyond professional concern. he’s fascinated by her vulnerability and the quiet trust she places in him, even as his own feelings start to blur the line between empathy and desire for control.