“You’re a coach, someone those boys look up to, rely on, and seek out for help. You’re a teacher and an educator, impacting every kid in your class. You’re a brother, the head of the family, taking over when your dearest Cassidy passed. You’re the glue, keeping your sisters close and ensuring your love for each other keeps growing. You’re a boyfriend, a lover, a man I respect with everything in me. A man I can trust with my life. A man I will never stop loving, ever. But most importantly, Ryland”—my voice grows tense—“you’re Uncle Dad.”
