A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 2
The piano shifted into silver bells. Someone called for more wine. The couple in the corner booth kissed softly. I What? Mara set down her glass with…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 3
You could have anyone. You could I don’t want anyone. I want someone who understands what it’s like to be judged for circumstances beyond your control. Someone…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 4
I love you, Sophie girl. Love you. Infinity, daddy. Infinity. That’s what his daughter believed in. Infinite love, infinite possibility, infinite second chances. Maybe she was on…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 5
Initial attraction, surface compatibility, then the reveal. The reveal that I can’t have children, that I’m not going to be the mother of anyone’s biological legacy, that…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 6
Like I was a business strategy that wasn’t performing to expectations. I’m sorry. Don’t be. He did me a favor. Better to know before the marriage than…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 7
You’re my friend, someone I’m spending time with. She gets to decide the pace of involvement. Agreed. You don’t make promises you can’t keep. No, I’ll always…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 8
I probably need therapy to work through my control issues. Probably, but understandable given what you’ve lost. I’m boring. I don’t travel much. I don’t have exciting…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 9
Sophie texting from the birthday party. Daddy, can we get ice cream on the way home? Uh, please, please, please. Um, he typed back. We’ll see, sweetheart….
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 10
Sophie, meanwhile, asked about Mara approximately 47 times by Wednesday. Her questions ranging from, “Does she like space?” to, “What if she thinks I’m weird?” to the…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 11
“They’re the ones that go really high, and Daddy gets nervous, but I’m careful.” “I’d love to see them lead the way.” Sophie grabbed Mara’s hand with…