“what is it like to have a dad?”
“Troy, I have to find out what happened to my dad.""We know what happened to your dad. He got smoted. End of story.”
“Some people, like my dad, have invisible scars; others, like Tia, have scars you can see.”
“I asked him what it was like to have a dad. He said he didn't think it mattered who you had as long as you had somebody good.”
“Think of it, Dad. What if I have it in me to do that, and I don't try?”
“Nick!' I flinch. 'What?' Jo widens her eyes at Mom. 'Forget it, Jo,' Mom says. 'He's not ready.''Yes, I am,' I tell her. 'I know I don't have a dad. Kenny DiPoto doesn't have a dad either because his dad got knifed in jail.''Geezus,' Jo breathes. 'What kind of neighbourhood is this?”