A tall man in a leather jacket and a cowboy hat stands in front of a massive concrete wall. He places his hand on it, feeling its texture. “The night came too quick. We barely had time to talk… Now… you know I can't stay here much long, but I wanted to drop by and say I miss you. Michael tells me she’s got a few new friends now… people who can watch her back. So, we don't have to worry as much. But, I know you. Always protective over our little girl… even if she’s grown.” a tear falls onto his hand “I just wish you were here to see how much she has… I'm…” the man goes quiet. Thoughts race in his head. His burden is heavy, and his sense of guilt is even worse. Yet despite this, he feels a warm embrace in the cold air. It's a familiar feeling, one he never forgot, one he never will. “I love you… and I promise to stop by again tomorrow, real early so we have more time…” the man wipes away his tears, and flicks up his hat.

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