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[onebadapple]

There is nothing to apologize for. [She smiled, pulling one of the napkins from the tray and offering it to Apple.]

And it sounds like you needed it more than you know.

[unfairest_ofthemall]

[She sniffles again, taking the napkin and lightly dabbing her face.]

... I don't feel happy, but... I think I do feel a little better.

[onebadapple]

Well, that's alright. Even if you didn't feel any better, that's alright too. Because I will be here for you no matter how you feel, good or bad.

[unfairest_ofthemall]

... I love you mom. I really do. Please... please don't ever go thinking I don't. You are a good mother.

[onebadapple]

I love you too.

I don't think you know just how truly and honestly happy I am to have family here, to have you be my family. [She held Apple's cheek and then pressed a kiss to her brow.]

And I'm glad to hear that you think I'm a good mother, because I'll be honest, I worry quite a bit that I'm doing something wrong and sometimes I'm just trying to think about what I would have wanted my mother to say and go by that.

But knowing I'm a good mother, that's the most important thing I've ever heard, and all I've wanted to hear.

[unfairest_ofthemall]

[Apple leans on her, sighing.]

You don't need to know what your mom did... That never mattered to me. I just want you to be proud of me... I love you, I really do.

[onebadapple]

How could I not be proud of you? [She smiled.] Simply because we don't always see eye-to-eye on matters doesn't mean I'm not proud of you, Apple. You're hardworking, honest, dedicated, kind, eager to help, always trying your very best, and incredibly smart.

I will always be proud of you, even if I may not always agree with you, I will always love you.

[unfairest_ofthemall]

[A small hint of a smile amidst all the tears.]

Mom... thank you. And... don't forget... those are all qualities you have too. And you didn't even have a great role model to look up to, you became that way all on your own. And you'll always be that way.

[onebadapple]

You're quite welcome, Apple.

And, it was easy to forget, growing up when you have only yourself to remind you, though my bucket prince always offered his silent support. [She offered honestly, since she wanted Apple to see that she wasn't perfect and she had her own insecurities too.]

And Apple, if you ever decide that you rather be something else, I will try my very best to support you.

[unfairest_ofthemall]

[... Bucket... what? Nope, nope, let's not ask questions, let's just enjoy the moment.]

... I promise from now on, I'll try to be more honest with you.

[onebadapple]

[She pressed another kiss to Apple's brow.]

I really do appreciate that you'll try. And I'll try to understand better for you as well. Now then, I didn't bake an apple pie for nothing.

[unfairest_ofthemall]

[A tired, happy smile.]

Let me at it. After everything that's happened, I think I could eat it in one bite.