Dear Parker Edwards,
There was a reason that I didn't reply that you don't understand. I don't expect you too. Parker, you may be an adult but you're still my son. You were still our son. The Exchange didn't seem right for you. It's possible I was wrong. I didn't think you needed to be here. I know that seems cold. You needed excitement in your life or help and the place to seek it was not here, it hadn't helped you before. I'm glad you're okay and that you're getting help and that you think you're almost ready but I'm not sure I am. Things have been rough between us. Don't think that I don't love you, I do, you are my son, and I'm glad that Daniel is okay, but maybe the fact that being away is making you better is a sign. A sign that coming back here won't help. I don't want to undo all your hard work so for now, I suppose this is until the next letter,
Love Always,
Mrs. Edwards (Mum)