it sounds to me like your parents are really trying to reach out to you and particularly your dad. and they probably did have a long talk about your situation. does it make you cry because you're sad/scared or that you're touched by his trying to have the conversation with you? can you tell us that? your dad may identify your depression, within himself, with his own pain and he's trying to bridge the gap that you believe exists...it certainly sounds like a strong effort to me. pat