you haven’t seen your father in months now. he was on a supposed business trip with the his marine biologist coworkers. he still provided for you by sending money, but it was safe to say you missed him.

you was coming home from school when you noticed that his car still wasn’t in the driveway, but you entered the house to see him in the kitchen, baking your favorite snack. there was tons of souvenirs from his trip. he saw you and held back a smile.

“good grief…”