Twenty-Seven Minutes — The Day My Father Came for Us
He swallowed.
“Would that bring you back?”
“It’s not a trade.”
For the first time, he didn’t argue.
We walked in silence to the parking lot, where Dad waited beside the truck, smiling when he saw Paisley’s tiny hat through the window.
PART 12: The Envelope in My Diaper Bag
The envelope arrived by certified mail six days later.
It was from an attorney representing Lucas.