Misery

The Future

Amelia: "So....? How do you like it here so far? Are you enjoying all that Seattle has to offer? Lol."

Emma: "Seattle is definitely different than Boston is. It rains a lot more here, but it is also prettier and more green here. Probably because of the rain. And so far the people are nice and friendly. I think I will love it here. I would love to be able to call Seattle my home."

Amelia: "That is great. I know how much your dad wants you to be happy. And honestly I think he would move anywhere in the world if that is where you'd be happiest. Ya know?"

Emma: "Yeah. But I don't want him to uproot his whole life, his job, his career, just for some kid he met yesterday. I could not do that to him. Not after he has been so amazing already. I mean he believed me when my own mother didn't. I just wish I could have it both ways ya know? Have the girl, and my dad in the same city, or even the same state or the same side of the country would do. But there are cell phones and Skype so I can keep in touch with her during the school year and then school breaks we can take turns flying out to see each other right?

Amelia: "Right, you could. But this is something you need to talk to your dad about. You and him and Jess and her family need to have that conversation. But if it makes you feel any better you can always play sports for school here in Seattle.

Emma: "I don't know. We will see. I don't know if I could do sports here. Not without Jess. It just would not be the same. Besides she makes me a better athlete. She pushes me to do my best and also have fun while doing it. I was even up for a college scholarship back in Boston. I just...I don't know. I think I'm having mixed emotions about everything that's happened ya know."

Amy: "I know. I know you are. You are so much like me that it's crazy. You just want what is best for everyone, for your dad, for Jessica, for you. You want everyone to be okay with whatever happens. And honestly honey that's great of you. I'm proud and amazed that you are that thoughtful but sweetie you need to do what will make you happy. Not what will make everyone else happy. Trust me when I say that it will ruin you to put other people's happiness before your own. I've been there before and I almost didn't come back from it."

Emma: "I know. Thank you. I'm trying though."

Amelia: "That's good. How are you feeling? You wanna shop some more or head back to the house?"

Emma: "I'm feeling pretty good considering. Can we head back to the house? I wanna talk to my dad about everything."

Amy: "Yeah. Of course we can. Let's go."
*they load up in the car and head back to the house. Walking in*
Emma: "Hey dad? Can we talk now?"