[hockeypreg2]

"I was never in love with him. He wanted you from the start because you were a little slower, a little easier to control. So I made him look at me instead because of that. And you were always so angry whenever I made someone stop picking on you or making fun of you so I didn't tell you why."

Sirius wiped at his own tears. "The first time I came to visit, the Christmas Sidney told you he was pregnant with Calla, I thought maybe things had changed. We were getting along then but by the time I made the decision to move here and got the visa situated, you had closed me out again. I almost went back. I probably would if it wasn't for your kids. So yeah, I act like an asshole because every time you look at me you scowl. I don't think you even realize you do it but you never smile when you see me. You'll fake smile after a moment but you always look at me like I'm something you scraped off your shoe."

"You have an amazing life. Your husband is fantastic, you have awesome kids, a great career with lots of success. Gio and these babies are my last chance at happiness. Don't I get that opportunity at least once in my life?"