Jacob lowered his eyes to the vest.
For a long moment, he said nothing.
“I wanted to learn something she knew how to do.”
Then he touched the uneven pocket.
“This one’s a little high. Want help fixing it?”
“No, Dad.” Lily took the vest back. “I like it.”
Jacob nodded.
“Okay.”
“I like it.”
Before we left, Mr. Harrison explained that future activity changes would need to be communicated properly.
Jacob agreed to discuss stage crew with Lily and her care team.
Lily agreed not to hide changes in her schedule.
Ethan apologized.
But I wasn’t finished with him.
“Ethan apologized.”
On the drive home, he stared out the window.
“Are you mad?”
“I’m disappointed,” I said.
“I wasn’t trying to cause trouble.”
“I know.”
“Lily really wanted to sew.”
“I’m disappointed.”
“And she deserved someone who listened.”
He turned toward me.
“But?”
“But helping someone doesn’t mean hiding important information from the parent responsible for them.”
