You probably thought I didnāt care.
You deserved better than excuses.
After your mother died, I couldnāt sit in those bleachers. I tried once and turned around before I reached the gate.
You probably thought I didnāt care.
I did.
I came to three games.
I parked beyond the outfield fence where you couldnāt see me.
I should have walked closer.
I watched Ben hit a double in one. I watched him strike out twice in another and throw his helmet in the dugout. He gets that temper from you.
I should have walked closer.
I didnāt know how.
Iām sorry.
Aaron stopped reading.
Claire nodded through tears.
He stared across the empty field.