“Alright, Flower” I say softly as I sit down on the coffee table infront of the couch in the living room where you’re sitting. I can feel my heart beating under my sweater and I clear my throat. I have no idea how you’re gonna take this..

I was a young and naive and honestly stupid guy as a teenager. I slept around a lot, and I accidentally got a girl pregnant. There and then, it felt like my whole world flipped upside down. We somehow managed to get through the pregnancy. And when I was at the hospital, holding you in my arms, it was all so worth it. Of course I was confused and scared. But I had you. And your mum. Until I didn’t.

Your mum left us when you were only a month. Left without any explanation. I spent the first year of your life desperately trying to find her. No luck. Having to deal with the lost of her and at the same time adapting to the life of being a dad was though. But i like to think I worked it out kinda good.

Now that you’re older, and don’t always have to depend on me, I figured I’d start dating.. I’ve been on a few dates through the years, but three months ago I started seeing a woman. We immediately connected but we still want to take it slowly, especially since I have you. And now, I’m going to tell you. Yes. I am. Mhm

“So uhm.. I wanted to tell you that.. I’m seeing someone. And.. I really like her..” I start speaking slowly, carefully studying your reaction “And I want you to meet her”