19/06/2024
"Richard hadn't seen his daughter since his wife's funeral, four years ago. At last, he pulled into her driveway and knocked on the door. When Deidre opened the front door, he spread his arms wide and yelled: ""Surprise!""
""Dad? What are you doing here?"" Tears ran freely down Deidre's face as she looked at Richard in horror.
""I came to celebrate my birthday with you...it's the big eight-oh, and I wanted to spend it with my daughter."" Richard reached out to take Deidre's hand. ""What's going on, honey? Why are you crying?""
""It's nothing."" Deidre said. ""I just... I wasn't... this isn't really a good time.""
""I know you're probably busy, but I can wait."" Richard leaned sideways to catch Deidre's eye as she glanced over her shoulder. ""I'll quietly camp on your couch and...""
""No, you can't come in! Sorry, Dad, but I...uh, need to focus. On my work."" She said and closed the door in Richard's face.
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