Lola was a little surprised that he had no family he kept contact with. It was rather sad, and it was something she was familiar with. Sometimes family was not the most dependable thing in life. Sometimes you have to depend on yourself.
"I understand," she said, looking down at her Starbucks cup. "I spent most of my time in foster homes." She gave a shrug. "I never really had family..." She blushed, because it seemed like she may have said too much. It was now clear why Lola had a lack of finances, car, or support. In reality, she had no one. All she had was herself and her determination to make a life for herself. She refused to fall into the trap of drugs and prostitution that her mother had.
"I mean, I had a family," she said, feeling like she needed to correct herself. "It's just, well, they aren't involved. I haven't seen my mom since..." She had to stop and think. "Since I was five, I think. My dad comes around when he feels like it, but never long enough to be a dad."