Wow I just did it again, as I read your description of the girl running into the Mom's arms, my mind was racing ahead and I thought for sure you would say that the Mom did yell at her and say something like, "Well it's all YOUR fault for picking such a jerk! Stop the hysterics!" Had to reread it twice to see that my brain tricked me and as I did I kept thinking "huh, imagine that."
Yeah I never get all that family stuff that is so overriding and determining, when they turn to family for all the help all the time on these shows. Even though I know for sure that I AM there for my kids and nephews and nieces in a minute, even in the middle of the night, I don't believe anyone is there for me.