At My Brother’s Seal Graduation, My Father Called Me “the Dumb One” In Front Of Everyone

had just handed him a map to a different universe.

“It wasn’t a joke, Dad,” I said softly.

I turned to Caleb, whose face was a storm of questions. I gave him a small, genuine smile.

“I am so, so proud of you,” I told him, and I meant it more than anything. “We’ll talk later. I have to go.”

I started to walk away, the folder held firmly in my hand.

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