[Kamala's face falls at that. She kind of suspected on some level. Five is daydrinking. Diego, who she completely adored, did have a pack of wolves following him everywhere. It paints a picture.] I never asked about your parents.

[She feels a tad guilty about that now. She should be less self-involved probably.] I'm sorry they weren't the best modelers. Ammi and I have had our ups and downs, but it's only because she was scared for me. Not a lot of opportunities on my world for people with their heads in the clouds.

[She shrugs. It's one of those things they worked out together recently. Kamala has let go of the mistakes they both made along the way to a healthier relationship.] I wish I could share them with you... or at least Five. He wouldn't be the first white boy my family adopted. Just saying.