I said nothing.
Then he whispered, “I destroyed everything.”
“You damaged a lot.”
“I want my son back.”
“That’s between you and Daniel.”
“Can you talk to him?”
“No.”
“Carol.”
“For 31 years, I cleaned up uncomfortable things because I wanted this family intact. I’m not doing it anymore.” PlanFamily Trips
He nodded.
Then he asked, “Do you hate me?”
I considered it.
“No.”
He looked surprised.
“I hate what you did. But hating you every day would keep you too involved in my life.”
That was the closest thing to closure I could give him.
Daniel needed more time.
He continued working, attended therapy, and found a small apartment.
Nearly a year after his wedding, he came over for dinner.
Just the two of us.He glanced at the empty chair where Mark used to sit.
“Do you ever miss him?”
“Yes.”
My answer surprised him.
“Missing someone doesn’t mean you made the wrong decision.”
