" Are you and Mom done?” “I don’t know what’s going to happen. I love her, but we may not be right for each other. She doesn’t trust me, which seems to be a family trait. Regardless, I’m still your dad. I will always be here for you. Always. You don’t have to run away to the Navy because you’re worried I won’t help you.” Troy stared at Jerry disbelievingly. “That’s not why I’m doing it.” “Isn’t it?” “Okay, partly. But also, you were in the Navy. So was your dad. And his dad. I want to follow in your footsteps. I always have.” “Like father, like son. "

― Kimberly G. Giarratano , School Lies