[Of all the things that light a spark in him, the idea of this little girl - of any little girl, but especially Farrah - feeling like a nuisance?
Yeah, that'll do it.
He doesn't say anything at first, though he looks at her with his undivided attention. But when she's done, he shifts, raising up one arm, blanket included, and wraps his arm and the blanket loosely around her shoulders.]
There are some people who have children for selfish reasons. Or who can't...raise them well, for any number of reasons. But that's not an excuse to ever make a child feel like she's a burden to her parents.
It's not fair that you had to be trapped here, to meet adults who care about you. Your parents are blind not to know what a treasure they have.
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Yeah, that'll do it.
He doesn't say anything at first, though he looks at her with his undivided attention. But when she's done, he shifts, raising up one arm, blanket included, and wraps his arm and the blanket loosely around her shoulders.]
There are some people who have children for selfish reasons. Or who can't...raise them well, for any number of reasons. But that's not an excuse to ever make a child feel like she's a burden to her parents.
It's not fair that you had to be trapped here, to meet adults who care about you. Your parents are blind not to know what a treasure they have.