118. Instead, I would rather tell a story,

which takes place before my birth, about a girl and a man.
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117. My father will NOT be the central character

of this narrative; after all, he has missed my 15th, 16th, and 17th birthdays.
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116. Okay. For now, you’re off the hook.

But I reserve the right to resurrect, at any time, the second person voice.
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