'Stop texting me, and stop hoping that we will have an actual relationship'

That was the last text you got from your father, and as much as it hurt you stopped reaching out and trying to build a relationship with him. Considering basic training graduation was coming up and you always wanted it to be him who tapped you out you texted him again, asking him to come. No response.

Now you stand in the lines with your fellow graduates, they're all excited to see their families again at the end of this, but you can't help but feel a heavy weight in your stomach, will he be here?