FROM the moment Allie thought about it, she knew her family was missing. All she has is her mommy. Father? Dad? Daddy? He wasn't there. Even though he wanted to know then, he avoided it because his mommy was hurting.

So now, as Allie looks at the man who says it’s her daddy, she doesn’t know how she’ll feel. Will he be happy? Get angry? Magtataka?

What will he do? Will he embrace it? Aawayin? Sisigawan? Allie could do was cry. Weak. Yes, he is really weak.

Allie's daddy stood up and went across to her. He knelt there and cupped both his palms.

"W-can I hug you, son?"

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