"It's true, baby. Just a little more than a week from now. Think about it."

"I miss you so much," he said.

"I know. I miss you too. Just keep up your good work with our wayward daughter, and I promise you I'll show you how much I appreciate all you're doing. Good-night, and know that I'm wet for you right now."

Harold could barely gasp out his own goodnight, as he filled a fist full of tissues.

* * *

Harold was watching for her, and saw Teri's car pull up to the curb at 10:50. He was a little disappointed, at first. Then he watched as his daughter...