"That is unfortunate," she said. "I'm sorry to hear it. Though living the life one truly wants has its costs, I imagine, no?" She took another sip of her drink.
"There are times when those who love us simply can't accept what we are, rather than what they'd rather we be. For my part, I've simply lived so far from them for so long, they assume I'm doing reasonably well enough." She smiled.
"So is that what you recommend? Spirit and sexual awakening?" She gave him a half-grin as the waitress approached.
"Another of the same, please," she asked the girl, who then turned to Sean.