Sorry I Can't be Perfect (F Jesse)

by GiGiandElla

(Takes place before the events of season two. Original song by Simple Plan.) Jesse sings about how she feels about the past when her parents lied about loving her, hated her, and ultimately abused her. Radar picks up on this and tries to make his hero feel better. (Rated for mentions of abusive adults.)

Jesse's in the treasure room, seemingly all alone. Radar is peering from behind the door, not knowing the drama he's about to watch. Jesse lifts her head up from looking at the ground, and sits down on the iron block floor. Music starts, and after a moment, she begins singing...

"Mom, Dad, look at me,

Think back and talk to me

Did I grow up according to plan?

And do you think I'm wasting my time being things I want to be?

But it hurts when you hated me all along

I used to try hard to make it,

I just tried to make you proud

I'm never gonna be good enough for you

I can't pretend that I'm alright,

And you can't change me

Because we lost it all,

Nothing lasts forever,

I'm sorry I can't be perfect

Now it's just too late,

And we can't go back,

I'm sorry I can't be perfect..."

Jesse stands back up and starts walking around the room, still not seeing confused Radar watching.

"I try not to think

About the pain I feel inside,

Can't believe I once saw you as heroes

All the days you lied to me now seem so far away,

And I can't say I don't care anymore

I used to try hard to make it,

I just tried to make you proud

I'm never gonna be good enough for you

I can't stand another fight,

And nothing's alright

Because we lost it all,

And nothing lasts forever,

I'm sorry I can't be perfect

Now it's just too late,

And we can't go back,

I'm sorry I can't be perfect..."

Jesse stops walking around and starts crying.

"Nothing's gonna change the things that you said,

And nothing's gonna make this right again,

Please don't turn your back,

I can't believe it's hard just to talk to you,

But you don't understand!"

Tears stream down her face, Radar is shocked.

"Because we lost it all,

Nothing lasts forever,

I'm sorry I can't be perfect

Now it's just too late,

And we can't go back,

I'm sorry I can't be perfect

Because we lost it all,

Nothing lasts forever,

I'm sorry I can't be perfect

Now it's just too late,

And we can't go back,

I'm sorry I can't be perfect..."

Then the music stops, Radar runs over and hugs Jesse. She returns the hug.