"you're being selfish and disloyal, like how you were to him before he left you."
"do not bring him into this."
"cmon, all you can do is practically sob and think about him! you know it, don't lie to me."
"yes, but i'm-"
"that's my good girl, now come here and lay with me, you know **** well there's no one else you can run to."
"i'm tired of laying in your arms, i want to change who i am for MYSELF. i want you out of my ******* house."
"you better behave, or else those 8 months of staying clean and serene will wash down the drain so quick your head will spiral faster than any other you've experienced. got that?"
". . . yes."
"aw look, i've taught you so well, haven't i? i'm all you need, those silly distractions can wait. remember they're only temporary."