Made Up Your Mind

“I don’t have to take this anymore. I feel like…I just can’t explain it. But.."

"But?"

"I feel like we’re only here so you can keep dangling it over my head. I know that you wanted to help me but…now they’re all saying you’re taking advantage.”

“I see. Is that how it works in your mind? Because you’re wrong.”

“I didn’t say that. They did. Don’t put words into my mouth.”

“I’m not putting words into your mouth. I’m putting food and water into your mouth. And a roof over your head!”

“And is that how it works in your mind? That you’re obligated to live with me, to be with me?”

“You’re not here because of an obligation. You’re here because I care about you.”

“Really? Do you really?”

“I do. But…I’m…I don’t know.”

“Well you’d better find out. So until then, you don’t have to feed me or keep a roof over my head. I’m all grown up now, aren’t I?”

“Yes. Yes, you are! And maybe that’s the problem.”