Jen and Grams in “Parental Discretion Advised”

Jen

I have three conditions.

Grams

What are they?

Jen

One - that we address the reality of why this didn't work out before. I know I made some mistakes. But even on my best behavior I never felt that I was comfortable living here with you. I never felt I was good enough.

Grams

Oh, Jennifer.

Jen

Two - I need you to acknowledge that I've been through a lot in my life, more than most girls my age, and what I need is your support, not your judgement. Especially not His judgement.

Grams

Okay, I think I can manage that.

Jen

What you need to understand, Grams, I don't need a legal guardian to be able to survive and I can handle a lot more than you think. But what I want is to live here with you. I want a family. I want us to take care of each other and I don't want to be alone anymore.

Grams

Neither do I. [They hug] Was there a third?

Jen

Yes. There's somebody else who doesn't want to be alone anymore either.

Grams

Well, I've been meaning to clear out your grandfather's room for awhile.