The Court Dates

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(As told by Nolan Venston)

Trial begins on November 16th, and we all plan to show up. Officer Sawyer tells us that Aaron Taylor plans to cooperate with authorities. December 7th is when we can testify to the court. If all goes well, Officer Sawyer says the sentencing hearing will be on January 11th.

It's been four months since my dad has been gone, and it still doesn't feel like he is. There's a winter talent show coming up at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, so Bryan is looking for songs he and I can sing to. He's specifically looking for a song about losing a loved one, so we can honor our dad's legacy.

I find myself dreading every holiday as it comes around the corner, because I know my dad won't be present. I want to call him, but I know he won't answer. I want to visit him, but I know he won't respond. I want to tell him I love him one last time, but I know I won't hear him. I want to stand by the door waiting to embrace him after work, but I know he won't come home. I pray to God every night, asking and begging him to take care of my dad for me.

It breaks my heart when people talk shit about their dads, deadbeat or not, because even though I'm a sinner, I'm also a deal maker. I would do literally ANYTHING to be with mine one last time. I would do ANYTHING to see him come back home one last time. I would do ANYTHING to hear his voice one last time. I would do ANYTHING to see him smile at me one last time. One. Last. Time.

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