"The fact that you think I'm dating Sarah for attention tells me everything I need to know."
I stood up and pulled Sarah's hand gently to follow me.
"I love you, mom, but I'm done. I understand the last time, but Sarah and I have done nothing but try to get you to understand."
I looked at my dad, trying my best to express how sorry I was for the fallout he would have to endure later. He shook his head and shrugged in response as if to say "it is what it is."
"It was nice seeing you again, Michael. And you Jessica."
My dad nodded in acknowledgment to Sarah, while my mother refused to even look at her.
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"f**k!"
I slammed my fists on the counter, shaking the dishes in the cabinets above it.
"Babe, it's going to be okay…"
Sarah stood behind me, wrapped her arms around my waist, an
