[From: MOM 5/8/2010 12:52 AM] Chloe, you can't keep doing this to me. I am trying my best.

Leave Max alone, David. Stop threatenin' students.

No, Chloe, I am not happy. But I am relieved that you came clean. I hope this can be the beginning of a new chapter for us.

Talk to me, Chloe. Tell me what you're feeling.

I love you, Chloe. I miss you. Nobody could have replaced your father. I did the best I could.

I know. I watched those awful true crime shows, and it makes me ill if I think about Rachel ending up on one... So, I don't think too much.

Reminded me of you and Chloe... But Rachel wasn't as grounded as you.

Okay.

Between your grades and your disregards for my rules... I see you slipping. I'm worried.

Looks like you had plenty. Stick with bacon.

David and I have discussed it, and we feel this is the only way for us all to have a fresh start.

What? No...

I think our jukebox is headed for Davey Jones' Locker.

No, just a different one. Last time I saw you and Chloe in your pirate outfits, I knew she would never find a better friend.

What?

How's the food, Max?

Seeing you again... ahh, made me remember so much... I know these photos don't measure up to your work, Max.

Max! Oh, Jesus, I am so glad to see you, sweetie! Are you okay?

Shit, things would be different if I did... I like how you think, kid.

For better and for worse... but, always for the better.