“My mother is demented,” I said, after we got ourselves back into the room.

“I’m sorry, how come?”

“I don’t know, Lance.”

“Is there anything you can do for her?”

“Other than just give her pills to calm her nerves? No, I doubt I can cure madness.”

“It’s not your fault.”

“I know but it’s sad to watch this. The painful thing is that my father doesn’t want her around anymore. Elena could care less if she dies.”

“She can stay here for as long as you want Hayley. The decision is for you; I’ll never ask them to leave unless you say so yourself.”

“Thank you, I really love...