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

and how she plans to become a “rocket veterinarian.”

Daniel listens like every word she says is the most important thing in the world.

At one point she holds up a handmade card covered in glitter.

“Happy Father’s Day!” she announces.

She hands it to me.

My throat tightens.

Inside the card are wobbly letters:

BEST DAD EVER.

I blink rapidly.

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