Later that same afternoon, my father surprised me by asking, "Say Bella, would you be interested in joining me for a little fishing excursion tomorrow morning?"
I must have looked as bewildered as I felt, because he chuckled at my blank expression. "Based on our talk earlier, I gathered you may have never had the chance to experience the simple joys of fishing. Am I wrong in assuming that?"
"You'd be correct," I admitted. "Recreational fishing isn't exactly high on the list of popular pastimes back home. I'm afraid I don't know the first thing about it!"
He waved a dismissive hand. "No experience necessary, my dear. That's the beauty of fishing - it's one of the most basic yet profoundly therapeutic activities one can do. A chance to unplug, connect with nature, and simply...be."
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