As I was pacing around the room I could hear my heart breaking. Kris was sitting on the couch with his head bowed.

I wanted to cry, shout, hit him with first thing I could touch but I couldn’t.

I couldn’t bear the pain I see in his eyes.

I stopped pacing.

“Why is it when you’re in deep you remember me?” I yelled

“because…” he whispers “no matter what stupid thing I do or say you never left me. You’re my safety net”

“not this time.” I say tears streaming down my face.

“I’ve always told you that once a child is involved in your problem, I’ll walk out the door.” I turn around

“this is the last time you’ll see me. Good bye Kris.”