I never thought I would have my own family, but between the Doberman on her back who has quickly become my sidekick, and the curly-haired flight attendant under my arm, I’d venture to say I’ve got a little family of my own.
And as that realization sinks in, I’m hit with the reminder that I’ve had a family.
One that I miss.
“Vee?” I whisper, testing to see if she’s still awake.
She shifts, wrapping both her arms around my neck and burying her head in my chest. “Mm-hmm?”
I hesitate before blurting out, “I miss my dad.”
She stills in my grasp before tightening her arms around my neck. “You should tell him that.”
“Yeah?”
“Yeah.” Stevie grabs my phone from the couch, holding it out for me. “When you miss someone, you should tell them.”
She slides down, settling her curls onto my lap
