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She Said Yes

I asked if she wanted to play a game. I expected no. But tonight—she said yes.


It was about an hour and a half before bedtime.

I asked Isabelle if she wanted to play a game.

I expected her to say no.

Most nights she does, and I’ve gotten used to that.

But tonight—she said yes.

Not only that, she picked Clue—her favorite.

I don’t even like Clue.

But I played.

Because how often does a 13-year-old daughter say yes to a board game with her dad?

She didn’t say much. She stayed quiet and focused, just like always.

But I was glad I asked.

And even more glad she said yes.