Food, Girls, And Other Things I Can't Have - Plot & Excerpts
Mom says.“What do you want from me?” Dad says. “It looks like your signature.”I’m sitting on the couch in the living room watching Mom and Dad fight. Just like the old days.“You don’t know my handwriting after all these years?” Mom says.“I’m sorry I didn’t send it out for expert analysis,” Dad says.“It doesn’t require an expert,” Mom says, “just a father who pays attention.”“If we’re going to play the blame game,” Dad says, “I have to point out that I’m the one who knew he was playing football. He felt safe enough to come to me.”“Exactly,” Mom says. “You’re the irresponsible parent who let your asthmatic son play football.”“I don’t see why it’s irresponsible to let a boy grow up a little. You can’t coddle him forever.”“Look at him,” Mom says.Dad looks at me. They both do.“Look at his weight,” Mom says.They both look down at my stomach.“I hate you,” I say to Mom.“Hate me all you want,” Mom says. “It’s my job to take care of you.
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