I don't think my mother meant ill. I suppose I was lucky. She was just... incapable of seeing anyone but Scarlett Eyler when she looked at me. My sister died. She never got over it. I was her caretaker because she was ill and my father left a long time ago. I... tried not to let it bother me, but...
[ He's quiet for a moment. ]
My "sister" haunted me for a long time. I was trying to become a doctor to take care of her. To help her. ... Really, she wasn't the problem. The problem was me. Ultimately, you're very fortunate. You're still mostly mentally together, aren't you?
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[ Jeez. ]
I don't think my mother meant ill. I suppose I was lucky. She was just... incapable of seeing anyone but Scarlett Eyler when she looked at me. My sister died. She never got over it. I was her caretaker because she was ill and my father left a long time ago. I... tried not to let it bother me, but...
[ He's quiet for a moment. ]
My "sister" haunted me for a long time. I was trying to become a doctor to take care of her. To help her. ... Really, she wasn't the problem. The problem was me. Ultimately, you're very fortunate. You're still mostly mentally together, aren't you?