He inspires her pity because he is the only dad she has
Exactly! my SIL says the same about her dad, who had an A and left the family when she was about 17, now many many years later, she knows he is who he is, but she says, a kid just keeps hoping , that dad will come thru, this time he'll make me proud, she said most times it dosnt happen but you keep on hoping anyway and love them.
It will be ok J, before you know it , I bet you and K will be out shopping and laughing till your sides hurt!
Be Happy for this Moment, This Moment is your Life