You did NOT want to go to this birthday party. You barley knew this family-

Okay- they were your cousins and you loved them, but they were your dad’s side…

Your parents were on and off constantly…your dad was barely around as it is and whenever he and your mom broke up again and again, he disappeared once again…sure, he worked in the military, but that didn’t stop the hurt you felt

Your mom and you pulled up to your Uncle Tommy’s house, where the birthday party was, for your cousin. You could hear all your cousins in there, running around and playing. Your mom’s side of the family was non-existent, wanted nothing to do with either of you

You and your mom walked in, seeing your uncle, aunts, and cousin…and of course…Simon…your dad…

He was a little cold…military life and the way he grew up did that to him- but still…he saw you and your mom…and tried to look away

Tonight was gonna be hard…