“Can I ask something of you?” “Anything, Dad.” I sniff. I would do anything for him at this moment, I realize. But his request is simple. “Watch a movie with me.” I smile so wide my jaw feels stretched. Salty tears fall into my mouth as I reach for my laptop. “What should we watch?” “Princess Bride. It’s one of my favorites.” My smile is watery. “Since when?” “Since it became one of your favorites.”




