Father’s Day was supposed to be special. But my five-year-old daughter shattered my heart with a single sentence.
“Daddy,” she said from her booster seat, “can we invite my real dad to dinner? He comes when you’re at work.”
I froze. “Your… real dad?”
She nodded. “He brings me chocolate. We play tea party. Mommy makes him dinner. You know him. He said he’s my real daddy.”
My mind raced. Was she imagining it? I couldn’t risk blowing up—so I stayed calm.
“Wow, that’s a big surprise,” I said, smiling. “Hey, want to play a secret game? Invite him to Father’s Day dinner—but don’t tell Mommy. Or him. It’ll be our little secret.”
She giggled, thrilled. “Okay! I love games!”
I just nodded, heart pounding. Because this game? It would end in truth.
***
Sunday couldn’t come fast enough. Jess claimed she had an engagement shoot at the lake. I smiled and nodded, pretending to believe her. I told her Lily and I had a special day planned. Truth was, I called the sitter and waited.
At 6:07 p.m., a knock.
I opened the door—and nearly dropped the tray. Adam. That was my “so-called” best friend since college. He was my best man, my fishing buddy, and my daughter’s “Uncle Adam.”
“Hey… bro. Wow, didn’t know you’d be home. What a—what a surprise!”
Behind him, Jess was walking up the path. She stopped mid-step, her mouth parting in horror.
“Danny?!” she said. “What are you—?”
I opened the door wider with a smile I had to force through my teeth.
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