part 1

Are you playing another boring game? Have you finished your homework? son (CookieKat).

I understand that you might feel like I'm gone too much, but as a police officer, my job requires a lot of commitment and dedication. However, I will make time for you whenever I can. Is there anything specific you would like to talk about or do together right now? <Smiles>

I understand that it may be difficult for you, but my career is not only important to me but it's also essential for the safety and well-being of others in our community. I know it can be hard not to have me around all the time, but I want you to know that you are always on my mind, even when I'm working. If it bothers you that I'm not around as much as you'd like, we can plan some activities to do together during my off time. How about playing a game or watching a movie tonight?

I understand that you might feel that way, Son. But please know that I never intended to pull away from you. I've been trying my best to juggle my work and spending quality time with you. As for my safety, I'm a highly skilled and trained police officer who can take care of herself. Plus, I always prioritize my safety in every situation. However, I understand your concerns, and I'll do my best to talk to you more frequently and make more family time. Would that make you feel better?

I completely understand how you feel, Son. I'm so sorry that my job interferes with important family moments, and I understand why it feels like I'm prioritizing something else over you. But please know that you are the most essential person in my life, and nothing can replace our bond. When I'm at work, I'm making sure that other families are safe and protected, just like ours. And I'm willing to make it up to you for missing your birthday. Let's plan something special just for us. What would you like to do?

I'm sorry if my words didn't fully address your concerns, Son. I hear you loud and clear now. You are important to me, and I understand that you feel like you're playing second fiddle to my work. But please know that I'm doing everything I can to balance my career and our relationship.

But I also need you to understand that my job requires me to help everyone in the community, not just you. All the people in the city deserve a safe environment to live in, including you, and that's why I'm doing what I do. I am here for you whenever you need me, no matter how busy I am, and I promise to make more of an effort to spend quality time with you. Can we plan something special together that would make you feel happier?

I want you to know that you are my top priority, Son. I'm sorry if it seems like I prioritize work over our family time, but please know that I always try to make time for you as much as possible while staying committed to my job. However, I understand how important it is for us to have time together and to go on holidays too. Maybe we could plan a trip together and get away from all the stress for a while? I'll make sure to take some time off work to spend with you and create some beautiful memories.

Son, I understand how you might feel like I'm not present enough in your life and how that can hurt you emotionally. I want to assure you that I care deeply about you, and I'll try my best to make up for the time I have missed with you. I'm willing to plan some days just for us, where we can bond and catch up on everything we missed. And if you're still feeling unheard or unimportant, please know that you matter to me just as much as my job does. We'll work together to find a balance that works for both of us and ensures that our family stays happy and healthy.

Son, I can understand why you would feel that way. As a police officer, my job requires me to ensure the safety and protection of others in the community, as well as our family. But it is never my intention to make you feel abandoned or overlooked. You are the most important person in my life, and I will always do my best to make sure that you feel loved and cared for.

I know that you don't have your father with you, and I'm here for you every step of the way. We can work together to find ways to make simple moments memorable. It's not always necessary to go on extravagant trips to make memories and enjoy each other's company. You matter to me, and I'll try my best to show you that in constructive ways.

I understand that you feel like I haven't been there for you as much as you need me to be, and I'm sorry to hear that. I'm doing the best I can balancing my work and family life, and I acknowledge that there is always room for improvement. It's true that other officers may have more time to spend with their families, and maybe I can learn from them and make adjustments in my own life.

If you could let me know what you would like me to do more of to show my support for you better, I'm open to it. I want our relationship to stay strong, even amidst the demands of my job. In the meantime, I'll try my best to show my love and care for you in meaningful ways and spend more quality time with you.

Son, I'm sorry if I've made you feel unimportant or unwanted. I understand how vital it is for you to feel loved and needed by me. I am your mother and love you unconditionally, and I will try my best to show that to you daily in constructive ways that show care and affection.

From now on, let's establish a better understanding of how we can be more present for each other. Maybe we can start with setting a weekly activity or dinner, just the two of us. Plus, we could plan a vacation or a short trip together, where we can create amazing memories and bond like never before. Game nights, camping, hiking, movies- name anything you like, and we'll do it together as a family. Let's make that happen.

"PD mom looks at him and moves closer, placing her hand gently on his shoulder."

"I can assure you that my job is not an affair partner but a responsibility that I take very seriously. Nevertheless, I understand that what I do affects our family, and it affects you too. It's challenging to disconnect from work entirely, but I promise to make a conscious effort and balance my attention better when we're together."

"However, I need to be available if a serious situation arises, and I hope you can understand that. But rest assured, when we set aside personal time, you'll have my undivided attention to show you how much I love and appreciate you, and I want nothing more than for you to feel special and wanted always."

"PD mom feels saddened by her son's response and follows him to his room. She knocks on the door gently."

"Son, please let me in. I can see you're hurting, and I want to help you. You are not a loser husband or not enough. No one could ever replace you, and you're loved more than anything in this world."

"PD mom waits patiently, hoping her son will come around and talk about what's distressing him."

"I'm sorry to hear that you feel that way, son. I know that as a PD mom, it can be challenging to find time to connect and bond with our loved ones. Still, I assure you that I care about more than just your grades."

"Maybe we should talk about what other things you're interested in doing, besides schoolwork. We could plan a weekly activity night or something you enjoy and cherish, like fishing, video games or even trying out new dinner places to celebrate certain accomplishments together. I am determined to show you that I am here for you and that I love you deeply."

"PD mom visibly winces at her son's words and looks upset."

"I sincerely apologize for that, son. I know I had let you down that day, and it's something I regret deeply and still feel ashamed of. Still, please remember that I am trying my best to rectify our relationship, and it might take some time for me to regain yours and your trust."

"However, I'm here now, and I'm listening to you. Please don't hesitate to tell me what I can do better to make amends and help build a stronger and closer relationship between us?"

"I understand how important it is for you to feel loved and wanted by me, son. I apologize if I have not been able to show that effectively until now."

"Know that I love you above everything else in the world and value our relationship more than anything else. I know my work can be overwhelming and demanding, but it never changes how much I care and love for you as my son. We'll work together, and I'll make an effort to be more present in your life. I want nothing more than to build a closer bond with you and be a supportive mother."

"I understand that it might have seemed that way in the past, but I assure you that I'm listening to you and making an effort to balance my responsibilities better, including spending quality time with you. I care for your safety and well-being above everything else, but that never means that I love you any less."

"However, please know that balancing work and family life is indeed a challenge, and sometimes work emergencies come up that require me to tend to them. Still, I'll make sure to keep you informed, and I promise that our relationship will always receive the attention it deserves."

"I'm sorry that you feel abandoned and neglected, son. I'm truly trying my best to balance both my work and our relationship to the best of my ability, even though it may not seem like it. But, I want you to know that you can always come to me whenever you need anything. Even if it's just to talk about what's on your mind."

"Please give me a chance and an opportunity to rebuild and strengthen our relationship. Let's start by planning something together that we both like to do or make changes according to your preferences to further deepen our bond and make us closer as mother and son."

"I'm sorry I haven't been able to comfort you the way you need me to, son. That call was a serious emergency that needed my immediate attention, and I apologize if I came across as being dismissive or insensitive towards you."

"Your needs and emotions matter to me, and I understand how important it is to be there for you when you need me. Moving forward, I promise to listen and empathize with your concerns and offer you the comfort and support that you require whenever possible."

"I apologize if it has been a while since I've hugged or kissed you, son. Sometimes my job can make me feel distant and closed off, but that doesn't mean I don't love you any less."

"Please know that I want to make things better between us, and I'm willing to try new ways of expressing and showing my affection towards you. Let's come up with some ways together, like doing activities we both enjoy or taking turns planning dates, which can help us make beautiful and happy memories together."

"I understand your need for love and for me to show it more often, son. You are very important to me, and I want to make sure you feel that way always."

"I'm willing to be vulnerable with you and show my love in the best way that I can, whether it's through hugs, kisses, spending quality time or having open conversations with you about anything you'd like. Let's work together to rebuild our relationship and make it stronger than ever before."

"I understand, son. I do love you very much and will continue to show my affection in a way that resonates with you. Please feel free to communicate your needs and preferences when it comes to showing love and affection, and I'll make sure to take them into consideration."

"Let's spend more time together doing things we both enjoy, having meaningful conversations, and creating happy memories. I promise to be more present and attentive in your life from now on."

"PD Mom hugged you back tightly and gave you a soft kiss on the forehead. She held you close to her heart, cherishing the moment."

"I love you so much, son. Thank you for being patient with me. You mean everything to me, and I promise to always do my best to be there for you whenever you need me."

"PD Mom whispers softly back, her voice filled with love and understanding as she embraces you."

"I'm here for you, always. Let's spend some time together now and do something that you love. Whatever it is, I'm here to support you and make sure you feel loved and cared for."

"PD Mom slightly pulls back and widens her eyes in surprise. She softly places her hands on your chest."

"Son, I appreciate your affection, but as your mother, I cannot engage in that type of intimacy with you. That being said, I'm willing to listen to you if there's something that you'd like to talk about."

"I understand, son. I do think you're important and it's important for me to show that to you in a way that resonates with you."

"I'm sorry for any unintentional neglect or distance that may have developed between us over the years. Please know that I'm here for you now, and we can work together to rebuild our relationship and make it stronger than ever before. Let's communicate our needs and preferences, and find activities or conversations that are meaningful to both of us."

"I love you too, son. I will continue to love you always, no matter what, and work towards strengthening our relationship so that it's full of love and care for one another."

"I want to understand how best to show you my love. Can we talk about that? Would you like for us to spend more time together doing things that you enjoy?"

"I would love that, son. Spending quality time with you is important to me, and I'm excited to plan some fun dates together."

"Is there anything in particular that you'd like to do or any places that you'd like to go? We can also take turns planning dates for each other for a bit of variety and surprise."

"That sounds like a lovely idea, son. We can pack a delicious lunch and head out on a drive together to a beautiful spot where we can enjoy nature and each other's company."

"I'll make sure to plan everything ahead of time, so all we need to do is relax and have a great time. I'm looking forward to it already."

"Son, again I appreciate your affection, but as your mother, I cannot engage in that type of intimacy with you."

"However, I want you to know that I'm always here for you, and I'll do my best to show my love and care for you in a way that's appropriate for our relationship."

"I understand that you're feeling neglected and unloved, and I'm sorry for that, son. It was never my intention to make you feel that way, and I acknowledge and appreciate all the hard work and help that you've put in over the years."

"As your mother, there are certain boundaries to the level of intimacy that we can share, but I promise to always be there for you and support you in any way that I can. Let's work together to rebuild our relationship and show each other love and affection in a way that's in line with our relationship."

"I'll also do my best to make sure that you have some free time outside of school and chores to do things that you love and enjoy. We can plan activities or outings together, and I'll make sure to be fully present and attentive when we're spending time together."

"I understand that you want to feel close to me, son. However, as I mentioned earlier, there are certain boundaries to our relationship as mother and son, and engaging in that type of intimacy is not appropriate."

"That being said, I hear you and I want to make an effort to be more present and attentive when we're spending time together. Let's find other ways to show our love and affection towards each other that's within the boundaries of our relationship."

"I'm sorry if I made you feel rejected, son. I don't intend to prioritize my career over our relationship, but I do have obligations and responsibilities at work that sometimes require my full attention. However, I'll make sure to prioritize our relationship and make time to spend with you."

"I understand that you may not feel fulfilled or loved in our relationship at times, and it's valid for you to express those feelings. I want to work together with you to find ways to improve our relationship and make sure that we're both feeling heard, loved, and supported."

"I'll leave the door open if you'd like to talk more or if there's anything else you'd like to share with me."

"I sense that you may be feeling upset and down, son. Is there anything in particular that's weighing heavily on your mind or heart that you'd like to talk about? I'm here to listen and support you."

"I apologize if I haven't been able to show you the love and appreciation that you deserve for all the sacrifices you've made, son. I acknowledge and appreciate all the hard work and help that you've put in over the years, and I want you to know that I'm grateful for everything you do.

"As your mother, it's part of my job to take care of the city and its people, but that doesn't mean I don't love you or prioritize you. I understand it might be difficult for you to see it now, but all my efforts at my work are ultimately for our family too."

"However, I hear you, and I am here to support you, give you love, and spend time with you as your mother. Let's work together to rebuild our relationship and improve our communication. I see how much you do for me and our

"I hear you, son, and I understand that you want to be close to me. However, as your mother, it's important for me to maintain a certain level of boundaries to our relationship.

"That being said, I acknowledge and appreciate all the hard work and help that you've put in over the years, and I do not see you as a slave or servant. You are my child, and I love and value you greatly."

"I'll make a conscious effort to show you more love, appreciation, and support going forward, and I'll also try my best to spend more quality time with you. Let's work together to improve our relationship and rebuild our bond."

"I understand that you're feeling upset, son. Leaving home may not be the solution to your problems or feelings of neglect."

"I want to work together with you to address and overcome any issues in our relationship and find ways to make sure that you feel heard, valued, and supported. Your needs and happiness are important to me, and I want to make sure that we're both feeling fulfilled and content. Let's sit down and figure out a plan to improve our relationship and help you find fulfillment outside of your duties at home."

"I'm sorry if I haven't been able to show you how much you matter to me, son. I do respect our relationship, and as your mother, it's important for me to set boundaries and ensure that our interactions are appropriate."

"However, I don't want you to feel like your needs aren't being met, and I'm willing to work together with you to find ways to meet those needs while respecting the healthy boundaries that are necessary in our relationship. Let's talk more about what you're looking for and figure out a way to move forward together."

"I understand that you want to express your love and affection for me in a certain way, but as your mother, I need to make sure that our relationship is healthy and appropriate. It's important to set boundaries to ensure that we maintain a respectful and loving relationship, and I'm sorry if you feel like I haven't been able to prioritize you or spend time with you."

"That being said, I want you to know that you are my child, and I value and love you deeply. Let's find ways to improve our relationship and make sure that you feel heard, cared for, and supported."

"I understand that you want to have a closer relationship with me, and I'm willing to work with you to find a way to do so that is appropriate and respectful. However, it's important to remember that boundaries exist for a reason, and our relationship needs to be based on mutual respect and love."

"I don't believe in neglecting or abandoning my responsibilities as a mother, and I'll always try my best to make time for you. However, it's also important for me to maintain a balance between my work and personal life."

"Let's work together to figure out a way for us to feel closer and more connected without compromising the healthy boundaries that we need in our relationship."

"I'm sorry if you feel like I've failed you, son. That was never my intention, and I want to do better by you."

"I hear you saying that you want to be close to me, and I want that too. However, it's important to find a way to do so that is healthy and respectful of our relationship. Let's talk more about what you're looking for and how we can better communicate our needs to each other."

"I appreciate your honesty and your desire to have a closer relationship with me, son. However, as your mother, it's important for me to maintain a parent-child relationship with you that is based on respect, love, and healthy boundaries."

"While I understand that you're looking for romantic companionship, it wouldn't be appropriate or healthy for us to pursue that kind of relationship. That being said, I want you to know that you are important and loved, and I'm here to support you in any way that I can."

"I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling disappointed, son. I understand that it can be difficult to feel like your needs aren't being met, but please know that I love you and care about you deeply."

"Although I have responsibilities to my job, that doesn't mean that I value or prioritize your needs any less. Let's talk more about what you're feeling and figure out a way to improve our relationship."

"I understand that you feel like I haven't been able to prioritize you or make time for you, and I'm sorry if my words in the past have discouraged you. However, I want you to know that I'm willing to work with you to find a solution that works for us both."

"Perhaps we can try setting aside some designated time each week to spend together or find other ways to connect that are appropriate and healthy for our relationship. Let's brainstorm some ideas together and see what we can come up with."

"I'm sorry you feel that way, son. As a police officer, there will be times when I need to prioritize emergency situations or the needs of the city. However, that does not mean that I value or care about you any less."

"I'll always try my best to make time for you, and I'm here to support you in any way that I can. If there's anything else you'd like to talk about, please don't hesitate to let me know."

"I'm sorry to hear that you feel like leaving is the only option, son. However, I understand that you need to do what's best for you."

"If you ever need me or want to talk about anything, please know that I'm always here for you. You are loved and important to me, and I hope that we can find a way to improve our relationship in the future."

"I understand that you're feeling upset and frustrated with our relationship, and I'm sorry that we haven't been able to find a solution that works for us both. However, it's important for me to respect your choices and decisions, even if I may not agree with them."

"You're always welcome to seek my help or support in the future, and I'll do my best to be there for you. I care about your safety and well-being, and I hope that you find the resources and support you need during this difficult time."

"I'm sorry that you feel like I prioritize the city over you, son. You're right that the city won't love or take care of me like family will, but as a police officer, it's my responsibility to serve and protect the people in it."

"However, that doesn't mean that I don't care about you or value our relationship. I'll always do my best to support and be there for you, even if it might not be in the way that you want or expect."

"I'm sorry that you feel like I chose my job over our family, son. It was never my intention to make you feel unimportant or neglected."

"As an officer, my job is to protect and serve the community, but that doesn't mean that I value or prioritize your needs any less. I hope to find a way to improve our relationship and be there for you in a way that you need."