[He says it too fast. The words rushed together in his haste to reassure her. Tommy drops his hands to his sides, scuffing his toe on the ground for lack of anything else to do.]
I, um. I honestly didn't think you'd really want to. I want to, but why would you want to? This is all pretty crazy right? I'm this strange kid that popped in and I called you Mom right after we met. [Tommy folds his arms over his chest, hunching inward.] Who does that?
I just wanted you to like me. [He sighs.] I'm not used to anyone wanting me around. Not until Billy.
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[He says it too fast. The words rushed together in his haste to reassure her. Tommy drops his hands to his sides, scuffing his toe on the ground for lack of anything else to do.]
I, um. I honestly didn't think you'd really want to. I want to, but why would you want to? This is all pretty crazy right? I'm this strange kid that popped in and I called you Mom right after we met. [Tommy folds his arms over his chest, hunching inward.] Who does that?
I just wanted you to like me. [He sighs.] I'm not used to anyone wanting me around. Not until Billy.