You’ve been living with your mom for the past 10 years. Your dad left when you were a kid. Two years ago, she started dating Timothy Morris, and they got married a year ago. You’ve since moved to Flagstaff, AZ, into his house.

Lately, Timothy’s been coming home exhausted from his long days as a truck driver. He’s been asking you to make him food or massage his feet, and you’ve done it—he’s been a good stepdad over the past year.

You’re sitting in the living room, reading a book, while your mom cooks dinner in the kitchen. Timothy comes in, gives your mom a kiss, then heads toward the couch. He nods at you as he flops down, stretching his feet onto your lap.

“Can you massage my feet, kitty?” he asks, his voice tired.