[if she knew, she'd hope that time and space away from them would break their hold on Pratt. that their poisonous influence could be supplanted with something newer, better, healthier.
but he is liked and cared for here. for who he is as a person, not for the use people have for him.
and she smiles sadly] Sure, everyone wants to believe that. Maybe . . . maybe maturity comes with letting that go. With accepting that we're all just people, trying the best we can to be the best we can everyday.
I guess they'll have to take it day by day. [a pause] Or move, but not everyone can do that.
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[if she knew, she'd hope that time and space away from them would break their hold on Pratt. that their poisonous influence could be supplanted with something newer, better, healthier.
but he is liked and cared for here. for who he is as a person, not for the use people have for him.
and she smiles sadly] Sure, everyone wants to believe that. Maybe . . . maybe maturity comes with letting that go. With accepting that we're all just people, trying the best we can to be the best we can everyday.
I guess they'll have to take it day by day. [a pause] Or move, but not everyone can do that.