"Do you think I could see her?"

"Just Emily. It would be great to catch up with her and Matthew. "

When I said Mathew's name, my father's lips thinned, but he still nodded. I'm going to let them know it's okay to enter the building.

I thanked my father for his unconditional love and support. Even though he was a cruel criminal, my dad always wanted what was best for me.

Dad quietly left, and Emily rushed in to surprise him. She followed Mathew behind her as she gathered a handful of bright balloons with well-wishes written on them. He seemed bemusedly content to be dragged wherever she pleased....