Well... yeah, that makes sense. I don't blame you. [Glancing away, her expression embarrassed - this is a lot for her to admit.] Sometimes I get jealous of people who have normal families, with their dad around and their mom not...
[Does he know? She lets it trail off, nervous to bring that up here for the first time. Not because she's ashamed, not at all, but because it could make things difficult.]
... well, you know. The typical family. So it must be even tougher for you.