I know you didn't mean to lock me out last night, and you were just a little too drunk and forgot about your daughter. But it seems that you're the only mother in this town, who ever did. I also know, you don't mean it when you say those nasty things. You don't think I'm a failure, and you do love me. But still it hurts to hear them, mom. I understand you've always worked hard for us. And now you need some time for yourself. But you see, after seventeen years you can't just stop being a parent. I still need you sometimes. I know she always needed your attention more than I did. I know I was the quiet one, with not that many problems. But mom, the only reason I was never loud, was for you. And I did need your attention, your time. I was scared too, and sad. He left me too, mom, and you keep forgetting.