Of all the parts of the day, bedtime is my favorite. I should be too old formy daddy to tuck me in, but I love that he takes the time from his busy dayto be with me. Sometimes it’s a quick cuddle, while other times it’s longer,especially if I’m struggling with something.I think Daddy knows tonight will be a longer cuddle. He’s already in hispajamas, which just means his boxer shorts, when he comes into my room.Sometimes he’ll stay up later than me, but I think he knows he’ll be in herefor a while, so he wants to be ready to go straight to sleep after.My bed is just a twin size, so I’m already close to the wall when Daddycomes in. He lifts the covers, and cool air hits my skin before he wraps hisarm around me and shifts so the blanket covers both of us.“Melody, honey, I’m starting to get worried. You’ve been all out of sortslately. I wish you would talk to me. I know it must be hard becoming awoman without your mom. And even though I’m your stepdad, I do think ofyou as my
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