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“You are all grown up now,” Renna told her son with sadness in her eyes. They were talking in the interview room in our office. It was supposed to be soundproof, but they left the door open. I could see the two of them, as the room was only divided by a glass door. Tanner’s back is against the door and Renna’s standing in front of him, so he can’t really see me. I was going to leave, but Renna gestured me to stay. I nodded and just quietly went back to my desk. I did not really expect Tanner to see her right away.
“Why are you here? Oh, you heard the news! I mean, who doesn’t right?” I could feel the anger in Tanner’s voice, but I knew deep down he missed his mom. They were really close, as far as I remember.
“I was sick, and it took a long time to get better. I was alone, but I alwa
