So much closer

"but at the same time, it's kind of lonely. Dad's hardly ever home. I don't really know anyone at school. things with Scott aren't the way I'd hoped. I miss my mom. we've talked a few times since I left, but it's not the same. even though we weren't really getting along, having her home every day mattered. seeing my friends every day mattered. I really miss April and Candice. I miss the things we used to do." (72)