At dinner, Uncle Tom tells a story about the narrator’s mom (who is not in the picture — either passed away or separated). Dad gets quiet. Uncle Tom apologizes for bringing it up. They hug. Important emotional moment.
After breakfast, we headed out to Uncle Tom's old truck, which he had lovingly decorated with colorful stickers and a bold, chrome grille. The vehicle was a behemoth, with massive tires and a powerful engine. I felt like a queen as we set off on our adventure. a day with dad and uncle tom by sheila robins 11yo mega full