Chapter 1232

• Florence makes a lot of mistakes but she learns from them. Judging by the conversation she is far more mature than she was in high school. I trust her to make good judgements as much as I trust her to make more mistakes. I wouldn't be as successful as I am if I didn't fail and lose everything in the past.
• "Just want to make sure you're okay," I say reassuringly. "You can call me if you're ever in trouble."
• "Dad, I'm fine," Florence says. "This is about you, not me. You've not gotten any action in weeks?"