As a group we meet at Missy’s house, and as a group we walk to school. Matt and Sara and I may be dealing with crap of our own, but we agree that our problems are, individually and collectively, secondary to Missy’s. For the foreseeable future, it’s all about her needs. I tell Missy I’ve canceled my date with Malcolm to be with her tonight, but she won’t have it. “I don’t want you to cancel birthday plans for me,” Missy says. “Besides, Mom’s dragging me to the hospital to visit Daddy after she gets home from work.” “You don’t sound thrilled about it,” I say. “Don’t you want to see him?” “No. Maybe. I don’t know. What am I going to say to him?” “Fair point, but you two need to clear the air eventually. He’s your father, and he does love you.” Missy shrugs. “I don’t know if I love him anymore.” The rest of the walk passes in silence. We arrive at school well ahead of the first warning bell. Mr. Dent stands at the main entrance, greeting students as they enter.
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