"Oh, I think I understand. But correct me if I've got any of it wrong, okay?

"You decided to move across an ocean, to a foreign country, and did all the paperwork, and got it approved, without discussing it with anyone."

And by anyone Meg, of course, means me.

"Do Mom and Dad even know?

"Jesus, Kim. I actually thought things with us were getting better. What, am I just supposed to be grateful that you bothered to tell me you were leaving before you actually left this time around?"

Meg stops, swallows, and her eyes darting up and over the way they do when she's trying not to cry.

"Does that about sum it up?"