So much has happened in 7 years. Bad and good. Normal.
I'm 40 now, Mum. Yer grandon's been in trouble with the police but even they knew he was a good wee lad really. It looks better now. Life looks better. It will be better when ... 
That's positive though, eh?
Yer sister phoned me to blether this morning. I was just up and running late as usual. Making brekkie and running the bath as we chatted. Trying to eat and talk and finish the conv cos I was worrying.
Me - you know it's Mum's day?
Her - Yes, that's another reason I phoned, just to touch base. I got some beautiful flowers in ...
Me - Well all I've got is a sore back but ....
*guffaws*
*chokes on toast and finishes conv*
It was a nice moment, Mum, and you'd have laughed too. All those impressions of you ... posture ... accent perfected ... "Oh ma back!"
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We'd have sorted it all out eventually. We never got the chance to, I hadn't worked up the courage or the words to ... I'm so sorry for that. x
rubychoo
I'm sorry Subz x