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He answered on the first ring “Allie!”

I put the most chare in plans, and I had to take a taxi from the airport I need you to come out and pay him”

“Oh But I thought that nice boy Jon was supposed to drive you home from the airport”

I sighed Jon had been uy for sure Too nice My dad had e, but by then I already felt no sexual attraction for him anymore I had dumped him the day after my dad left

He had no idea about any of the other guys I had been with

“Things with Jon didn't work out Can you co in the snowy air

“Oh, okay Let s about hoo to the office, he often just worked in his underwear and robe It was a wonder he had ed to land a wife at all

I waited outside for hi the robe I reh school, just with a pair of sweatpants and a ratty pair of tennis shoes He looked absolutely ridiculous Even the taxi driver had a quick laugh about it Dad paid off the guy, and he released ot inside the house

As soon as I was in the door, he wrapped s?”

“Fine,” I said, sounding exhausted I had already had a super long day and I didn't really feel like talking to him or anyone about it

“Sorry to hear about Jon, he see or point a shotgun at hi?”

I laughed “No, Dad” Though if he had asked last night, I would have sent him out after Danny

“Nancy is in the living roo to drink? Hot cocoa?”

“Actually, Dad, I'd rather just go upstairs and unpack It's been a long day”

He looked atthan I deserved considering the money I had just spent “Of course, sweetie We'll be down here if you need anything Your room is all made up and ready for you”