My dad and I both work at the same hospital

something inappropriate.

She saw something unfamiliar.

Something she didn’t understand.

I smile gently.

“Well,” I say, “my dad has hugged me since I was five years old. That probably isn’t going to stop now.”

Ashley laughs softly.

“I guess I learned something today.”

She heads for the door, then pauses.

“You’re lucky, you know,” she says. “Having a relationship continue reading …