There's a short pause and then my mother starts laughing. A loud booming laugh that echoes through the entire house. Dad jumps in shock, startled by the sudden outburst.

"Oh baby girl! Did you meet the guy who helped you move into the apartment?" Mom asks in between fits of laughter.

This time I cringe slightly, feeling embarrassed and annoyed by her reaction. How can she be laughing right now when he just tried to end himself?

"I'm sorry Alice," she apologizes.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have laughed. But seriously, baby, this is amazing! I can't believe you met the guy who helped you move in!"

I feel completely humiliated....