Page 65 of On Ice

I miss you already. And thank you so much. I’d say she doesn’t have to spend the day with him, but honestly I’m just grateful he isn’t alone. Today was a long day.

Erik Varg:

I miss you too, Baby girl.

Are you at the hospital?

Quinn Cooper:

No, Dad kicked me out. I just walked in my door too.

I’m sorry we didn’t get more time together when you were in town.

Erik Varg:

You don’t have to apologize. I know you needed to be with your dad.

Besides, my mom and I had some time to ourselves. It wasn’t nearly as bad as I feared.

Quinn Cooper:

Feared?

Erik Varg:

It’s been a long time since we’ve been… comfortable together. We’re working on it.

Quinn Cooper:

Do you want to talk about it?

Erik Varg:

We can, but fair warning, it’s cancer-related.

If that’s something you aren’t ready to talk about right now then that’s okay.

Quinn Cooper:

I want to help you in any way I can…

Erik Varg:

You’re up to your eyeballs right now. Don’t worry, things are good for now and you need a break.

Quinn Cooper:

Will you tell me another day?

Erik Varg:

Yes.

Quinn Cooper:

I’m sorry. I’m just exhausted.

Erik Varg: