Stop. You're a fine father.

[ She sits up more now to shift and sit right beside him. ]

You're here, taking care of me, and you love me. I'm almost positive that's the first part of being a good father.

[ Brianna smiles softly at him, wondering if he's wishing there were more for him to actually do for her. ]

I'm sorry you weren't able to be my father before. That you had to let me and mama go.