Won't Get Fooled Again
My father was glowering as he snapped, but I could see the tears welling up in his eyes.
It had been years, and my parents were getting wrinkles and grey hair despite their exceedingly healthy lifestyle.
My nose felt runny, as I choked with tears, "Mom, Dad…. I'm sorry."
Mom hugged me then, wiping off my tears. "As long as you come home. Don't mention the silly stuff."
Neil came up, giving me a little bump on the head. "Don't ever leave now!"
I smiled and nodded, holding their hands as we headed home.
I had stayed in touch with Neil despite leaving home after so many years, and he already warned me when my younger self naively fell for Paul, "He's a good-for-nothing. Don't be stupid!"
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