["Alina's Place" by Fredrik]
- Scott: When did you and dad decide to adopt?
- Jackie: We always knew from the time we first married,
and we must've talked about it even before that.
You know, we're very methodical people.
[Scott laughing]
Now, this is something you don't know.
When I was 17, I got pregnant,
and the light of my life is my father,
but he gave me 24 hours to leave town.
And I gave this baby up for adoption
and said at that time that I will adopt a child
when I'm able to take care of a child.
- Wow, I just... Wasn't ready for that.
- I'm sure.
So many times, I would think,
"Gosh, is this the time to tell him?"
But I'm 73 now and it just seems like such a big secret.
- Well, I guess um, speaking of secrets,
when I came out, I remember kinda saying to you,
"Hey Mom, I wanna talk to you about something,"
and I stumbled just telling you I was gay
and the first thing out of your mouth was,
"I love you and I'm your mother."
- Jackie: By that time, I knew.
There wasn't even any question in my mind.
It's just... You.
And I couldn't be happier if you're happy with your life.
Plus you help me with my hair sometimes.
[both laughing]
- Scott: Yeah, it comes with its perks. [laughs]
- Jackie; There's no downside for me.
- It's kind of funny, I think where you're concerned,
I try not to be very emotional.
I worry that you'll never know just how deeply I love you
and how scary it is for me sometimes
to imagine life without you.
- That's something I can't make better for you.
And I don't doubt it'll be tough, but you'll be okay.
The thing that's been wonderful, sweetheart,
is that we spend a lot of time together
and we haven't missed much.
["Flax" by Fredrik]