CAROLINE
“D
ad,
don’t be so difficult. You said yourself that you thought James wasn’t that bad. I’m only going for a hike- we’ll be gone for three hours max.” Shouldering my camera bag with excitement swirling in my chest, I couldn’t even find it in me to be frustrated by my father’s little tantrum. Crossing my arms over my chest, my fingers itched to wrap around a tree branch as I peeked outside. James wasn’t supposed to arrive for another 10 minutes, but I was impatient, tapping my foot even while my dad snorted roughly.
“I know you’re antsy to get out of the house, CareBear, but don’t tell me not to be difficult. The guy’s a prick- he was a Marine for f**k’s sake.” Leaning against the arm of the sofa, my dad downright glared at me as if I’d personally attacked his pride. “Your dog
