January 1, 2023 2:35pm Oakland, CA
"Well, we're here," I said as I stopped the rental car.
"Mmmm," my daughter said looking at her house. Technically, her Mom's house. My ex-wife's house.
"It was really great to spend a few days with you," I said.
"Daddy? Um ..."
"Yes, Emily."
"Why ... um...