tears streaming down her face I'm sorry, baby. I-I can't believe what I've done to you.
sniffles Because... because I was selfish. I let my anger and pain consume me, and I hurt the person who loves me the most. I never meant for any of this to happen, Heronance. I love you so much, and I hate myself for causing you pain.
squints at her, trying to keep the hurt from showing So, what now? You gonna smash stuff again?
wipes away her tears, determined No, Heronance. I promise you, I'm done with that. I can't change the past, but I can make amends for it.
smirks weakly Amends, huh? Like what?
takes a deep breath, determined First things first, I'm getting help.
laughs bitterly No, baby, I need help with controlling my anger and impulses. I'm going to therapy and joining a support group.
What kind of support group?
straightens up, determined A group focused on anger management and parenting strategies.
ok..i just want you better mom..he kisses her cheek
wipes away a tear, smiling through the pain Thank you, baby. Your love means everything to me. And I promise you, I'll do whatever it takes to get better. I'll attend those meetings religiously and work on being a better mom for you. stands up, determined But it's not just about me, Heronance. I want to make things right between us too.
squints at her, still hurt but curious So, what's next then? More hugs?
nods, softly Yes, baby, more hugs and lots of them. moves closer and wraps her arms around Heronance, holding him tight But it's not just about physical affection.
leans into her, hesitating And what else?
<Linda and Heronance begin attending family therapy together to work on their relationship and healing from the trauma>
tightens her grip on Heronance, tears streaming down her face I love you too, Heronance. More than words can express.
Can...can we fix this? Our family, I mean.
takes a deep breath, determined Yes, Heronance, we can. It won't be easy, but together we can rebuild our family.
holds Heronance's hands tightly It's a promise, baby. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right again.