I was never close to my dad. Can't even remember the last time he called me on my...

Carter Davis: I was never close to my dad. Can't even remember the last time he called me on my birthday. He kinda always forgets. Tree Gelbman: Yeah. I'm supposed to be with mine. I don't know, I couldn't bear the thought of sitting through another uncomfortable celebration while we both pretend that everything is awesome. Carter Davis: Are you closer with your mom? Tree Gelbman: Was. Carter Davis: What happened? [Tree does not answer, just looks sadly] Carter Davis: Oh, she... Tree Gelbman: Yeah. Three years ago. Carter Davis: I'm sorry. That-that sucks. Tree Gelbman: Yeah. We actually share the same birthday, though. Carter Davis: [smiles] Seriously? That's crazy. Tree Gelbman: [smiles] You know, when I was a kid, I always got to skip school. We'd go to the beach. My dad would buy us this like huge birthday cake. And put just one candle on it. We'd blow it out together. Carter Davis: I bet you miss her. Tree Gelbman: [nods] Yeah. [pause] Tree Gelbman: You know, it's funny, you relive the same day over and over again, you kind of start to see who you really are. If my mom saw me now, and who I've become, I don't think she'd be very proud. Carter Davis: Don't say that. Tree Gelbman: [sharply] It's true. I'm not a good person, Carter. Maybe it's karma, maybe I deserve it. [Tree lowers her eyes, saddened] Carter Davis: Well, look, I don't know you all that well, but... it's never too late to change. I mean, especially if what you're saying is true, each new day is... it's a chance to be somebody better.