Dad.

[silveripseity]

A MEMORY.

“Here,” I said.

I held up the DVD case I’d plucked from the shelf. I can’t remember what I’d picked out, but it was something respected, no doubt. Highly reviewed, well-known actors, an action movie or highbrow comedy. Intolerable Cruelty, or Master & Commander, or The Italian Job, maybe.

He nodded,

Comments

[cervrok]

*hugs* so sorry, allison. i was just thinking about you today. i hope you're all right.

[1millionsighs]

I'm so sorry for your loss Allison. *hugs*

[sugarlift21]

Oh my god :,( I can't even find the words to convey how sorry I am for your loss :(

This piece was beautiful.

*hugs*

[dusti_phoenix]

I....I actually needed a few minutes after I read this. I got through the first stance of it, laughing a few times because - oh my dear, sweet baby Jesus - your dad and my dad probably would have had a few drafts together. It continued through after the realization set in that he passed, and that's what sucked me in more (sadistic? perhaps). The know-it-all exterior with the humor deep inside whenever you can get him to really let go. That "dad" side that actually gives you a few things to hold onto, like money and car advice.

I'm so sorry you lost him. The thought itself absolutely terrifies me and I don't know what the hell I'd do in that situation, but I just wanted to say that I hope you'll get back to okay.

[tiny_dancer]

And now as I sit here bawling my eyes out, I just want to hug you. I had no idea you lost your old man, I'm so sorry. I hug mine a little tighter every time I realize it could be him, too.