[Is it any surprise that Casey's words hit hard after all of that?
All of this is new to Rue, not just the familial aspects or the idea of being a parent, but these deep relationships with others too. To go from one friend in a hundred years to a family as big as theirs, it's overwhelming on all ends, especially while trying to navigate this role as a new parent to five teenage boys. So Casey gets Rue right in the heart with that one, the gentle reminder that failing is not the end of the world even for a parent, and that sometimes parents don't have all of the answers their kids look to them for.
It's a process, Rue is still learning, but for the moment, they can take Casey's words and hold them like a balm against their aching heart.
Casey does deserve better. But he also had the agency to make this choice for himself, and for whatever reason, he picked Rue. That has to mean something.
They hope he will not mind a trembly kiss into his hair. Rue is terribly sorry for the tears they've left all over him.]
For what it is worth, I am not looking for a perfect son either. This conversation has been difficult, there's no denying that, but it was necessary. It's just like all of the rest that we've already been through though, something we can navigate through together, because family does not let one another venture forward alone.
[Rue knows Casey's heart. And if this hasn't not frightened them away, nothing will.]
Earlier, you seemed terrified I might leave, but, dearest, I promise you never have to be. And I will keep repeating that as many times as you need.
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All of this is new to Rue, not just the familial aspects or the idea of being a parent, but these deep relationships with others too. To go from one friend in a hundred years to a family as big as theirs, it's overwhelming on all ends, especially while trying to navigate this role as a new parent to five teenage boys. So Casey gets Rue right in the heart with that one, the gentle reminder that failing is not the end of the world even for a parent, and that sometimes parents don't have all of the answers their kids look to them for.
It's a process, Rue is still learning, but for the moment, they can take Casey's words and hold them like a balm against their aching heart.
Casey does deserve better. But he also had the agency to make this choice for himself, and for whatever reason, he picked Rue. That has to mean something.
They hope he will not mind a trembly kiss into his hair. Rue is terribly sorry for the tears they've left all over him.]
For what it is worth, I am not looking for a perfect son either. This conversation has been difficult, there's no denying that, but it was necessary. It's just like all of the rest that we've already been through though, something we can navigate through together, because family does not let one another venture forward alone.
[Rue knows Casey's heart. And if this hasn't not frightened them away, nothing will.]
Earlier, you seemed terrified I might leave, but, dearest, I promise you never have to be. And I will keep repeating that as many times as you need.