"He said a lot, the gist of it was that he didn't know that him leaving would have done what it did, he thought he was doing the right thing leaving you both. And that now he's been trying to better himself and wants to see you, maybe have a relationship with you" Rhode tells me delicately, slowly,
I do have a lot of wonderful things in my life."What did he think?" I ask him hopefully, even after all this time and everything he's done I want his approval, how pathetic. Rhode 's lips quirk up slightly."He was so proud. The business degree surprised him. He thought you would be either a writer
"Will you come with me? I don't know if I can do this alone" I say worriedly. Not having Rhode by my side for something major like this makes me feel bereft and anxious, just the thought of it."Of course bub, if you want me there then I'm there" He says reassuringly, running one of his hands throu
What does one wear when they see their father for the first time in 8 years? I ask myself as I stare up at the enormity of the clothes on my side of the wardrobe. There's no correct answer really, I already googled just to see if there wasn't a reddit thread of abandoned children dreamily preparing
"Hi" I reply quietly. He seems to have the same reaction to my voice, a fear rolling down his cheek after he hears it. Rhode gives my hand a gentle reassuring squeeze. I move to sit down at a seat across from him in the middle of the conference table, facing him but also allowing myself enough dist
Frank shuts his eyes, his tears now streaming down his face in rapid succession as he turns his head down to face his lap. In the corner of my eye, I can see Rhode 's hand lift up to wipe the corner of his eyes."I needed you. I needed a dad. And you decided that you didn't and you left. You just le
"I know it may not seem like it right now, but I am the happiest I have ever been. I graduate in a month or so. I've made a lot of new friends. Mum is moving out of the facility in a few weeks, and we have a great relationship now. Rhode 's family has welcomed me in as their own. I'm a godmother. An
"If you take one more fucking step towards her I swear to god I will split you in half" Rhode warns him, it stops Frank from moving even an inch more."Please Amelia. I was an awful father to you, and I don't deserve to have a child as wonderful as you in my life with what I've done. But I'm beggin