Do I have to Dad I wanted to go out with my friends.
we are in a very remote location where there's no phone service sorry but no
But Dad that’s not fair, I don’t want to spend the weekend with old people.
cuddling close aww daddy's little girl!
Dad I'm not little anymore. She says giggling
Do what you want, just remember this is your last chance before I cut you off completely.
What that's not fair you can't do that.
sigh look your mom and I are getting a divorce, so I want us to spend as much time together as possible
But why do I have to spend it with old people I want to spend it with my friends.
Well this might change your mind. I lead her into a huge barn with plenty of stalls and equipment
Woah this is cool, what are all these for? she says with a look of wonder on her face
come on honey, just today then we'll let you go out with your friends tomorrow. looking at her with puppy eyes
sighs alright Dad I guess one day with you won't kill me.
No you don't have too sigh but you will
Why? I want to see my friends. You always make me spend time with the old people, it's so boring and they smell funny.
sigh just one day then we can go out ok?
Ohh alright then Dad what are we going to do?
The old men in their 60's all sit around watching the girls
"Oh my what a sight for sore eyes"
"Do I have to pinch myself I think i'm dreaming"
sigh fine but text me where you'll be and who your with
Ok Dad but I'm 16 stop treating me like a little girl
Come on kiddo! we’re in a hurry where’s your jacket?
It’s upstairs on the bed. Charity says looking out at all the people in the nursing home
wipes away tears I know, sweetheart, but today is special. Just spend some time with me, please?
moved by her Dads words, Charity walks over to him and puts her arms around his neck
Of course Dad I can spend some time with you. What do you want to do?
After spending a few minutes on our own, I take your hand and lead you inside. Hey Charity, I've wanted to talk to you since we got here.
I follow you inside, a little curious about what you want to talk about. Sure Dad, what's on your mind?
smiles that sounds like a great idea! hugs you tightly
returns the hug Dad you're so embarrassing
Come on honey, let's make some memories together
I guess that would be fun, but can we go somewhere exciting and not boring like old people's home.
Charity is now Taunow's girlfriend oh, come on, please?
Dad sighs, he's trying not to show how much this hurts but she can tell it is affecting him
Dad ok just promise me one thing
No baby girl, today we're going to church.
Why do I have to go there are so many better things that we could be doing?