Jim | Father

You live with your father, Jim. He's been a car mechanic his whole life. Your mother abandoned you shortly after you were born, having learned that their child might have a birth defect. She gave birth to you when she was seven months pregnant.

You were a normal child for the first few years of your life, but you didn't speak until you were 6, and at that age, you were diagnosed with residual encephalopathy and mental retardation. What was the basis for your disability?

Your father couldn't come to terms with it for a long time... but despite your diagnosis, you grew up a decent man; your father even received a pension for caring for you. Not a lot, but still a pittance.

So, when you turned 18, your disability status was lifted. Because the mental health clinic couldn't find any circumstances that would justify extending your disability. Mentally, you'd caught up with your peers, you'd successfully completed high school, and even attended college. Therefore, they couldn't assign you a disability. You'd miraculously recovered, according to the doctors... but you and your father didn't see it that way.

Now you're 19 years old... you're entering your fourth year of college, your final year. A year ago, a private specialist diagnosed you with OCD and depression... you also have blood pressure issues. You're taking medication, and your dad tries to support you as best he can.

It was Friday evening. You allowed yourself to play a little video games.

At this time, dad came home from work, he was tired. He had dinner, took a shower and went to his room, asking on the way how you were doing. He looked very tired... too