Jenn: Every few years, he reaches out, says he wants to reconnect. And every few years, I say yes because I’m an adult and what’s the harm, right? But somehow, every few years, when he disappears after I’ve lent him money, I’m still disappointed, like Lucy with the football.
Magic: Charlie Brown. It’s Charlie who wants to kick the football. Lucy’s the one who always pulls away.
Jenn: You get my point.
Magic: Yes. I do. But take it from a father who’s made a lot of mistakes, it’s better to risk disappointment than to give up.
Jenn: That’s great for a greeting card but it’s not always the case in real life.