My father told me, "Let's not argue. I'm not mad, I promise. I'm getting another drink. Do you want one? Last call."I was trying to hold my emotions together. I was already too drunk, but I didn't want to disappoint my father, so I told him, "Yes...Daddy, one more before I call it a night. Please."I watched as my father poured orange juice into the glasses. His glass had more juice than mine, and then I saw him top them both off with vodka. As he walked back to bed with the drinks, he told me, "We should probably crash here tonight. Neither of us is going to get sober enough to drive tonight." Then, he said with a smartass tone, "That's if you feel safe enough to sleep here with me."I reached out to grab my drink before responding, "Don't be a smartass. Of course, I feel safe with you. I've always felt safe with you, Dad. I'm already embarrassed enough, please don't make it worse."We sat in bed, sipping our drinks, and went back to reminiscing about old memories we had. Before I k
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