Yeah, I did. I was going to tell him and everything? But I chickened out. [He says it that way, though 'decided not to' is how he often explains it to people. But the self depreciating seems more honest in her company. He shrugs, picking at the fruit peeling of his while not failing to notice the commentary on her mother.]

I might get another chance though. But I know what you mean - until I knew, I didn't know. And I'd always wonder if I was gonna like, walk by my dad at the grocery store and never even know it.