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“Dad,” I whisper.
That’s all I can get out.
My right hand grabs his shoulder.
His now boney shoulder.
My hand shakes as I squeeze.
Just once.
“Dad,” I whisper again. “I think it’s time to go…”
The words escape my mouth and I turn away from the hospital bed.
I rush to the door and throw it open.
I’m ready to attack someone or something.
But I see Violet.
She’s holding a drink in each hand.
She sees the look on my face.
She drops both drinks to the floor.
I walk toward Violet as she runs toward me.
She grabs for me and jumps up into my arms.
I squeeze her tight.
Reality crushes my heart.
I think I just said goodbye to my father for good…
25
JAX
“Look, I get how a balance sheet works,” I say to Willow.
“Then quit being so stubborn and do the work,” she says.
“I don’t care about depreciation.”
“I do.”
“Then you get a business degree.”
“I’m undecided,” Willow smirks.
“Of course you are.”
“What is that supposed to mean?”
“Nothing,” I say.
