Well, he sighed, squeezing my hand back. I guess we were both running away in different ways.What do you mean?Dad shook his head. Your mother took a Mustang. I took a whiskey bottle. He reached up and readjusted his glasses, an unconscious habit-he always did it when he was making a point. I was so devastated by what your mother did to me that I forgot how horrible drinking is. I forgot to look on the bright side.Dad, I said, I dont think there is a bright side to divorce. Its a pretty sucky thing all around.He nodded. Maybe thats true, but there are a lot of bright sides to my life. I have a job I like, a nice house in a good neighborhood, and a wonderful daughter.I rolled my eyes. Oh God, I muttered. Dont go all Lifetime movie on me. Seriously.Im sorry, he said, smiling. But I mean it. A lot of people would kill for my life, but I didnt even consider that. I took it-and you-for granted. Im so, so sorry for that, Bumblebee.
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