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Narges took off her coat. Thank you, Nana.”
“I have never done… anything like this. “Cat… hey… it was a…”
Cat turned around. From you. Anything. I chose it. Her face framed by the headscarf, giant horn-rimmed glasses, her face plain, with a stern look. If you think less of me because of it, so be it.”
“Nana, there is no reason for shame. “Daddy… this was the best… I can’t even… I can’t…”
“Sorry, I couldn’t hold out longer… you didn’t…?”
“Daddy… do you have any idea how much this has hurt? Not exactly relaxed, but less tense than a minute ago. But for the time being, no, she lives with her mom downstairs. Not a hood over her head but a black headscarf. Relaxed. “I agree with you. Like, really really. But you are Cat’s friend and I would like you as my friend.”
I’m not good at speeches. Ask one question. Took a deep breath. Wink. And watch.”
Time stood still.