March
SESSION SIX
Dad, I have what I need for school.
But I’d like to keep asking you questions, just because.
(Coughs)
Okay, let’s keep at it.
What do you have in your sack there?
The herbs.
Maybe April’s right—maybe they could help.
(Pause)
(More coughing)
Okay.
(Pause)
I’ll think about it.
(Pause)
Dad, what would you like to do . . . with your time?
Finish reading The Byzantine Empire. Cook. Create.
Spend time with the people I love.
(Pause)
Dad, I’m sorry for—
I know, Miranda. It’s okay. Me too . . .
(Coughs)
Could you pass me a tissue?
Sure.
(Coughs)
Mira, you, you have to—
(Coughs)
make a future you are proud of—
Dad.
Life’s short, Miranda. Make it matter.
Okay.
I know.
(Pause)
I will.