My Daughter Went to the Father Daughter Dance Alone Until a Dozen Marines Walked In

speaking was possible. “Of course it counts,” I said. “Your dad would want you to shine tonight. So that’s exactly what we’re going to do.”

She pressed her lips together in that way she has, the way that means she is considering something carefully rather than simply accepting it. “I want to honor him,” she said. “Even if it’s just us.”

I nodded. I did continue reading …