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This was just because my dad felt guilty. He felt
bad about leaving. This was about pity. He
felt sorry for me or something.
"And I know it would mean changing
schools," he said, "but, gee, Rachel, I think
it
could be okay, you know? I mean, for one thing, they have
serious mountains there. We could do
some rock climbing together on weekends. Go hiking.
And it's a huge sports town. I need someone to go
with me to games. It would be like in
the old days." Then he winked. "And hey, it's a
much bigger city, so think of all the shopping."
No, it wasn't pity or guilt, I
realized. At least
not completely. I think my dad was feeling lonely.
He was picturing himself lonely in the new town.
"Oh, man," I said. "I don't know what
to say."
My dad nodded his head. "Don't decide now.
I wouldn't want you to. Talk to your mom. And
Jordan and Sara, too. You think about it. I just
think . . . you know, I've just missed you, sweet
heart. We have fun trash-talking the umpires at
games, don't we? And hiking? Remember the
time we got lost?"
"Of course, I remember," I said. "I just
...
I
just have to think it over. You know."
I wanted to say, Dad, you don't understand. It
isn't just about Mom and Sara and Jordan. I have a
date, Dad. To go back to the Yeerk pool. My
friends are counting on me. See, I'm supposed to
be
Xena, Warrior Princess.
I'm supposed to go
back down there . . . down into the last place on
Earth I want to go.
"I have to think it over," I repeated.
"Yeah. S. Anyway, I'm gonna go now."
"Okay, Dad," I said.
"I love you, Rachel."
I wish he hadn't said that. I was doing fine till
he said that, and then the tears started.
After
my dad left, I talked to my mom. She
said what I expected: She wanted me to stay. But
it was up to me. She trusted me to think it
through.