“Well, Dad,” I say, showing him the ultrasound shot of his soon-to-be grandson, “are you excited about becoming a grandfather?” “No.” Dad cocks a supercilious eyebrow. Stunned, although I should have known better, I pursue. “You mean you don’t care about my having a child?” “Not particularly,” he dismisses me. I can feel the blood rush up into my face. “That’s a hell of a response, Dad,” I begin. He shrugs. I turn on him. “Why not?” I say. “Why not, what?” he asks, blandly. I am shaking. “Why don’t you care?” He looks at me full in the face. “Why should I?” “Because it’s my son, you asshole,”
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