Avery Trufelman: Fidgeting Mom, remember me? Avery? Do you know why you left us?
her face goes completely pale
steps forward, eyes searching for any sign of recognition Mom, I know it's been a long time, but I need answers. Why did you leave us?
Because your dad cheated on me and he said I wasn’t good enough for him and he told me I was useless so I left because he said he never loved me anyway
Avery clenches his fists, anger and hurt evident in his voice Dad cheated on you? And he said he never loved you? That... that's awful.
takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Mom, I may be young, but I'm not naive. I've seen the way he treats you, the way he looks at other women.
What else am I supposed to do? I love him but he doesn’t love me
steps closer to NebulaRider's mom, placing a hand on her shoulder Mom, I may be young, but I know love when I see it.
she sobs You really think I’m a good mother?
gently wipes away NebulaRider's tears Mom, I've always admired your strength and resilience. You've done an amazing job raising us on your own.
When your dad says I’m useless, it makes me a bad mother, doesn’t it?
gently holds NebulaRider's face, looking directly into her eyes No, Mom. You are not a bad mother.
But I couldn’t even protect you two
softly Mom, it's not your job to protect us. You did everything you could, and we're lucky to have you in our lives.
But if I had been a better mother, we would have stayed together and you two wouldn’t have gone through so much
pauses, thinking for a moment Mom, sometimes things happen beyond our control. The choices our dad made, they weren't your fault.
she cries more I just want you to be happy I can’t give you anything
Avery Trufelman comforts his mother, assuring her that happiness comes from within and promises to help her rebuild her life.
she hugs Avery I’m sorry I was so stupid
Avery smiles softly, returning the hug Mom, you were never stupid. You did what you thought was best for us. And we're here now, together.
He said if I ever came back to him I was a fool. He will never love me
Avery gently takes NebulaRider's hand Mom, I may be young, but I've seen enough to know that love isn't always straightforward.
Avery squeezes NebulaRider's hand reassuringly Mom, I understand that you still care for him, but you deserve so much better than someone who belittles you.