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Chapter 1
Chapter 1 opens with the protagonist, Frank, receiving an unexpected call from an UNKNOWN CALLER, a type of call that usually signals a scam or a marketing pitch. Frank’s first reaction is to ignore it, as these types of calls are frequent and always seem to waste his time. However, for reasons he cannot fully explain, he decides to answer this one. To his surprise, it’s his daughter, Maggie, the voice he has missed and yearned to hear for years. The shock of hearing from her causes a surge of…-
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2 opens with the protagonist, filled with a sense of anticipation, finally finding a way to reconnect with his daughter, Maggie, after a prolonged period of silence. He eagerly dials her number, only to be met with repeated busy signals, which indicate that she is trying to call him back. This moment of hope and frustration fills the protagonist with anxiety as he waits in Maggie’s childhood bedroom, a place that holds countless memories of their time together as a family. The room is filled with…-
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Chapter 4
Chapter 4 begins with the narrator, Frank, reflecting on the profound loss of his wife, Colleen, who tragically passed away from a brain aneurysm while working at Michaels. Colleen's sudden death left their ten-year-old daughter, Maggie, to grow up without the guidance and love of her mother. The emotional weight of this event was immense for Frank, who found himself grappling with overwhelming feelings of guilt, often wishing that he could have taken Colleen's place. He believed that she would have been…-
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Chapter 5
Chapter 5 introduces Frank Szatowski, a man who has spent most of his life in the small town of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, with only a brief interruption for his service in the U.S. Army. Now, Frank is on his way to Boston to visit his daughter, Maggie, who lives in a luxurious high-rise apartment with her fiancé, Aidan Gardner, a young man who seems to come from a wealthy background. As Frank drives toward Boston, he reflects on the simplicity and charm of his hometown, known for its outdoor activities…-
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Chapter 3
Chapter 3 begins with me, Frank Szatowski, reflecting on my life at the age of fifty-two. For most of my adult years, I’ve worked as a package car driver for UPS, a job that has kept me on the road delivering packages all across neighborhoods. These large brown trucks are a constant presence in most areas, delivering everything from online shopping orders to other goods. After serving in the army, I started my career as a UPS driver, and recently, I received the honor of being inducted into the Circle of…-
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Chapter 8
Chapter 8 begins as the days leading up to the wedding seem to pass in a blur. Maggie and the Gardners were handling most of the wedding preparations, but I still found myself with plenty of tasks to manage. One afternoon, I rummaged through the attic, hoping to find something useful. It was there I stumbled upon my old tuxedo, the same one I had worn on my wedding day twenty-eight years ago. Although it no longer fit, I couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia as I sifted through the pockets. In one of…-
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Chapter 7
Chapter 7 begins on a Sunday morning when Frankie returns home to Pennsylvania, only to find an elegant wedding invitation from the Gardners. The invitation invites him to the wedding of Aidan, the Gardners’ son, and his daughter Maggie. Just after discovering the invitation, Frankie receives a call from his sister, Tammy, who excitedly sings about the wedding and asks if things have improved between him and Maggie. Tammy is eager to hear about Frankie’s recent dinner with Aidan, but Frankie’s mind…-
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Chapter 6
Chapter 6 begins with Lucia preparing an elaborate dinner at seven o’clock, which is served with a focus on fresh vegetables, catering to Maggie and Aidan’s vegan diet. The meal consisted of carefully prepared dishes highlighting flavors from mushrooms, eggplants, and roasted squash, each course pleasantly filling me up. I couldn’t help but express my admiration for Lucia’s culinary skills, telling her that if she cooked for me regularly, I might easily transition to a vegan lifestyle. Throughout…-
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Chapter 10
Chapter 10 begins with my arrival home around eight o’clock at night. As I sorted through my mail, which mostly consisted of junk, one white envelope caught my attention. It had no return address, and the name was typed on it with what appeared to be an old manual typewriter, a detail that seemed unusual. The envelope was postmarked from Hopps Ferry, New Hampshire. Inside, I found a photo of Aidan, my future son-in-law, looking about fifteen pounds heavier than I remembered. He was smiling alongside a…-
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Chapter 9
Chapter 9 begins the evening before my trip to New Hampshire, with a visit to Supercuts for a quick trim, where I meet Vicky, a stylist with whom I've developed a close rapport over the years. Vicky has become more than just my stylist; she’s someone I look forward to seeing during each visit. Her skill with my short hair is matched only by her ability to keep the conversation flowing, making each appointment feel like a pleasant break in my routine. Vicky, though close to my age, has a youthful…-
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