[Michael is silent the entire time Mary pours her heart out to him, arm wrapped tight and fingers carding softly.]
John doesn't realize that just like you were ripped from them, they were ripped from you. It's a family of strangers and you can grow to love them too but it's not the same as seeing them grow up. Broken or not, they love each other and they love you. No matter what you see or learn, remember that and that I'm here when you need me.
[She caresses Mary's cheek gently again.]
We all lose people we care about, but you get the chance to see Sam not only at his worst but also at his best. I've seen him, Mary. I've watched them both grow up and maybe they didn't have the life you wanted but your sons stand together no matter what the odds. They save people.
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John doesn't realize that just like you were ripped from them, they were ripped from you. It's a family of strangers and you can grow to love them too but it's not the same as seeing them grow up. Broken or not, they love each other and they love you. No matter what you see or learn, remember that and that I'm here when you need me.
[She caresses Mary's cheek gently again.]
We all lose people we care about, but you get the chance to see Sam not only at his worst but also at his best. I've seen him, Mary. I've watched them both grow up and maybe they didn't have the life you wanted but your sons stand together no matter what the odds. They save people.