Nothing Is Ever Easy

Tam looked sad at Kent's mention of his mother and put her hand on his shoulder. "I'm sorry about your mother... my mother... well.. she left me alone with my dad... She may as well be dead to me." She shrugged. "Still... I'm sorry, Kent... That's not easy..."

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Max nodded and smiled. "I know, you've told me. I just..." He sighed. "I just want you to know that I certainly don't think you're not handsome. And you're a great guy. Any girl's going to be lucky to have you." He hoped the smile was good at hiding the twist in his heart. It was typical that he found someone he liked and they ended up being not available, but he just kept smiling.