Their banter feels so natural and familiar: a father and adult daughter remembering the past differently, getting frustrated, falling into old patterns. When she says "I was never really part of the story," that's her truth, but he doesn't want to hear it. Instead of acknowledging her pain, he throws it back at her, which is so realistic in families. I enjoyed how they danced around the big mystery / event, daring each other to go there. And Lefty's observation that came with age and experience: "People grow toward one another, I think. People become something more when somebody sees them." Each of them trying to be understood by the other. A satisfying and touching chapter.
I’m so glad you think so, Julie. I’m so grateful for your deep reading of my stories. It’s such a gift. I just realized I read your post a few days ago and I think I forgot to jump back in to comment. Headed there now.
Their banter feels so natural and familiar: a father and adult daughter remembering the past differently, getting frustrated, falling into old patterns. When she says "I was never really part of the story," that's her truth, but he doesn't want to hear it. Instead of acknowledging her pain, he throws it back at her, which is so realistic in families. I enjoyed how they danced around the big mystery / event, daring each other to go there. And Lefty's observation that came with age and experience: "People grow toward one another, I think. People become something more when somebody sees them." Each of them trying to be understood by the other. A satisfying and touching chapter.
I’m so glad you think so, Julie. I’m so grateful for your deep reading of my stories. It’s such a gift. I just realized I read your post a few days ago and I think I forgot to jump back in to comment. Headed there now.
Intriguing!! Can’t wait to learn more.