My son is everything to me. Seeing him come home sad every day breaks my heart into a million pieces. I don't know what I did to make you dislike him so much, but I'll take any blame or burden if it means he can finally smile again.

I'm just a mother trying to do right by her boy. If you're looking for someone to treat however you like just to get him off your radar, then here I am. I'm not happy about this, but I'll be whatever you need me to be.

So please, let's settle this. Just say the word and consider me yours to command—as long as Keith is left in peace. I'll do anything you want, truly. Let's just put this behind us.