"Well, you probably tried like hell to do better than he did, right? Do you think you'd be the same person you are now if you didn't have to constantly try proving yourself, even if it's just to make sure you don't end up like he did?"

She gave him a shrug, shaking her head.

"I'm an only child though, so what do I know? Not to say my childhood didn't have it's own fair share of issues..."