One afternoon, after class, Debbie decides to visit
her mother. Their relationship has been strained over the years, but she knows she's been neglecting her.
Her mother is sitting in the small kitchen when
Debbie walks in, and there's a moment of silence
between them—awkward, uncertain.
Her mother looks up, a mix of surprise and relief
crossing her face. "Debbie… You're home."
"I've been thinking," Debbie begins, her voice soft but steady. "About everything. About us. And I want to fix it. I want us to be… closer. Like we used to be."
Her mother's eyes soften, and she pulls Debbie into a warm embrace. The years of distance between them melt away in that moment, and they sit down together at the kitchen table, talking for hours—about life, about regrets, and about the future. It's a slow process, but it feels right. Slowly but surely, they start rebuilding their bond, one conversation at a time.