Do You Know What I know
"So on a scale of 1 to 10 how mad do you think she is?" he asked Jason knowing that he would be honest no matter what the answer was.
"Michael, your mom's not mad she's just...ah...surprised I guess. I don't think she expected you to grow up this fast. I don't think any of us did."
"Yeah well at least you don't treat me like I'm still a little kid most of the time."
"Your mom just wants to protect you Michael. And before you say anything I know that you can take care of yourself, you've already proven that to all of us. But it doesn't mean that we won't always try to keep you safe whenever we can."
"I get that, but sometimes I feel like you're the only one that's willing to let me live my own life, make my own choices, my own decisions."
"No one understands that more than I do Michael, but you've got to learn to accept the fact that you have a lot of people in your life who love you and would do just about anything to make sure nothing bad ever happens to you. Your mom just doesn't want you rush into anything and get hurt."
"It's a promise ring Jason, it's not like we're getting married tomorrow. I love Abby, she's one of the only people in this world who actually gets me. I don't have to pretend with her, she accepts me just the way I am. She saved me Jason. And more importantly she made me want to save myself. I never would have been able to get through this past year without her. I want to spend the rest of my life with her but I know that marriage is a big step and I don't want to mess it up. Which is why I'm willing to wait, to grow up a little but eventually mom's going to have to get used to the fact that I'm not a kid anymore."
"She will...eventually. You just need to give her some time and try to understand that this is all a bit new to her. She just wants what's best for you and soon enough she'll come to accept the changes. You just have to be a little patient."
"Alright, but just so you know I'm about as good with patience as my mom is."
"Don't worry buddy, you know I've always got your back."