“I'm not ready to sever ties, Frankie. I like Dad. I want to be part of his life…but I want more say in my future.” Seconds tick by before Frankie speaks in a softer voice than before. "It's interesting you say 'like' instead of 'love.'" "I do love him, okay?" I shoot back. “Okay.” Another pause. “That doesn't mean Dad gets to choose your life for you. I love him too, but I'm happier without him pretending he wants what’s best for me when, actually, he just wants what’s best for him." I let those words sink in.
