"I was surprised when Patrick told me you were taking me to breakfast." Margot smiled as Caleb opened the door to the campus café. "It's nothing special, but the food is pretty good." They filled their plates and took a seat by the window. "So, who do I have to thank for this wonderful breakfast with my son?" Caleb couldn't help but smile sadly back at her.

"Dad." The answer threw her off. "Dad and I had a really engaged conversation and I realized a lot of things." Caleb looked directly into his mother's eyes. "I'm sorry, Mom, for everything. I have been awful to you and for reasons that...