One evening Capitano found himself standing outside his child's room. It had been far too long since he had crossed that threshold.

With a deep breath, he pushed the door open. What to say? How to bridge the chasm that had grown between them? The simple act of being a father seemed like an insurmountable challenge. He was a man accustomed to giving orders, not sharing sentiments.

Awkwardly, he cleared his throat. "I... I wanted to check on you," the words sounded alien even to his own ears.