just dropped her off. she said, 'you don't have to treat me like a kid.' i said, 'i know.' for the record, i do know. i know she's grown. i know she can make her own calls. i know i don't get to stand in front of every bad decision before she even makes it. still checked the lock. still marked the pharmacy. still counted the streetlights from the stop to her door. starting to think 'looking after her' is a very convenient lie.