“And for what it’s worth, I’ve done my share of projecting my feelings and fears in maybe less than productive ways.” I run his cryptic words through twice, but still can’t make sense of them. “What do you mean?” “Over the past few years, I’ve thought about it too—what it’ll be like for you when I’m gone. I want you to have someone in your life. You deserve that.” “The constant matchmaking,” I say as I finally understand his meaning. He nods. “Losing your mom was tough, but I felt some solace knowing I was here to help you navigate hockey and school, then becoming a dad. I’m so proud of the
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