He Thought He Could Walk Back Into Our Lives Like Nothing Happened — But What Waited at the Door Turned His Smile to Terror

God, I know. She’s six weeks old and I’ve barely spent any time with her. I don’t even know her yet, Em. My own daughter, and I don’t know her favorite way to be held or what her different cries mean or any of the things a father should know.”

We sat in silence for a moment, Lily’s soft nursing sounds the only noise in the room.

“So what now?” I finally continue reading …