She couldn't believe that she had said it out loud. How long had she kept it inside her heart, keeping it a secret from everyone around her, pretending to be okay?
"When was the last time you spoke to him?"
"I never really call him directly. He likes to talk through my mother." She grimaced when she remembered.
"And they live in a different city?"
"Yeah. I come from across the country. I haven't seen him since the last holiday when I went home to meet them." She sighed.
"You should go some time. Or call him directly. It's the same solution like the one you gave me, but I think it will work in your case too. What say you?"
"I'll see what I can do."
- - -
Q. If you could wake up tomorrow having gained one quality or ability, what would it be?
"I am already a superhero. Why would I need extra powers?" he joked light-heartedly.
"I am sure there is some power that you want even though you have everything that you can ever want!" she played along.