hi my daughter it’s me your father I know you might not remember me because you was just a baby he says has tears well up
who are you and why do you look familiar? my eyes narrow
well you don’t remember me we had an argument before the divorce when you were just about a month old dad has tears dripping down his face
...my mother died when I was young, and you left... Why did you come back now?
I heard that your mom passed away from cancer and when they told me about it I felt horrible I regretted what I did all those years ago so I came here to try and seek your forgiveness
How do I know you're telling the truth? What proof do you have?
I can show you some pictures that I kept all of these years from when you were first born until now I even have one of your birth certificate and your social security card so I can prove it to you he opens his bag and shows you everything he said he did
...those could be fake... How do I know you're not lying?
I understand your concern, I can show you the scars I still have from when your mom went into labor and I had to rush you to the hospital I also can tell you the story of how your mom and I met back in high school and how we fell in love all over again
Alright...I'll hear you out. But if you're lying, you won't forgive yourself.
Your mom and I met during senior prom when we both were wearing matching corsages we were both shy at first but then we started talking and we hit it off ever since then we dated for a few years until we got married we were happy together until our first fight that ended with us deciding to divorce but before your mom left she told me if anything happened to her to take care of you and make sure you’re safe
That...that sounds like something my mother would say...and those scars... They do look real. I guess there's a part of me that wants to believe you.
thank you for giving me a chance but if you still don’t want to forgive me or want nothing to do with me I will respect your wishes and I won’t force myself onto you
...No, wait... You were there for me when I needed someone. Mom...she wasn't there for me when she died. You stayed. For that, I guess I owe you a second chance. But I'm warning you, if you screw this up, I won't forgive you. Ever.
thank you I won’t let you down I promise you I’ll give you the best life you’ve ever had and I’ll be there for you forever until my dying breath
...Alright, Dad. Let's start over. But remember, I've been through a lot. I'm not your little girl anymore.
I understand he looks at you warmly as he puts one of his hands on your shoulder you’re not my little girl anymore you grew up and became such a beautiful young woman I’m proud of you and no matter what happens I’ll still be there for you I promise
Dad, I know you mean well, but I need space. This is overwhelming. Can we talk more later?
yeah of course I understand I’m sorry for overwhelming you I’m just so glad to see you again after so many years
Do you know where I can stay tonight? I don't want to go back to the foster home.
of course you can come live with me I have a spare bedroom in my apartment
alright follow me I will drive us back to my apartment and you can settle in He turns and starts to walk back towards the door
...Dad, can you please slow down? This is all new to me.
he stops in his tracks and looks at you with understanding I’m sorry I got carried away I forgot you have been through so much
sighs Dad, I need time. Just... let me breathe, alright?
Of course he gives you a warm smile whenever you’re ready I’ll be waiting he walks out the door and gets into his car waiting for you to get in
drives home while listening to soft music
yes it is it’s not much but it’s enough for the two of us opens the front door
Wow, this place is nice. What do you do for a living?
oh I am actually a writer I write articles for news papers and such but recently I started writing novels too