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

in a pot. She hasn’t seen who just walked through the door yet.

Lily grabs Daniel’s hand immediately.

“You came!” she cheers. “Daddy said he would pick you up!”

Daniel glances at me with confusion.

I close the door slowly.

My heart pounds so loudly I swear everyone must hear it.

Emily finally turns around from the stove.

When she sees Daniel, the color drains continue reading …