"My mother is my champion. I'll explain everything about her later. I love my mother. My father? I haven't talked to him in seven years. I'm sure you can understand why. He still insists that he has a son and daughter, not two daughters."

"I'm sorry."

"I'm not, He's a bigot. Fuck him." She took a deep breath. No doubt it was a sore point, not one I'd pursue. Definitely didn't want to upset her. "Anyway. Mum and I are still as close as ever. I want you to meet her. She's going to love you. I have one sister. She's been brilliant. Mum and my sister figured out very...