Daddy, can we invite my real dad over for Father’s Day dinner

looks at me seriously.

“Because you’re my big brother,” he says. “And you’ve always been the guy who takes care of everyone.”

He gestures around the house.

“But sometimes even the strong guy needs help.”

Emily nods quietly.

“I didn’t want you to feel like you were failing us.”

The words sting.

Because deep down… that’s exactly how I’ve been feeling.

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