I just want to go home

So my buddy is the the final stages of a huge case at work.. once he's done he's going to take a few weeks off work. But today and tomorrow he's working long hard hours to get everything done.

Joel is home with the kids and I'm here with Star.
I've been here almost 2 days straight

I need to go home
I need to hug my kids
I need to check on our oldest daughter she had a panic attack last night
I need to hug joel
I need to shower
I need to shave
I need to change my clothes
I need to eat
I need to sleep
I need to see the stupid cat
I need a cigar
I need a glass of whiskey

But when she looks up at me and says Uncle Jeremy will you please stay until dad gets here, I know it's going to be late
How can I tell her no

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Poppies · 61-69, F

You are an important part of her family, too!

Cigarguy · 41-45, M

@Poppies I love her like she is my own daughter. I'd stay here a week if she needed me to. I held her the day she was born for hour's while my buddy said goodbye to his wife. She passed away shortly after giving birth to her.

Poppies · 61-69, F

@Cigarguy Wow.

Cigarguy · 41-45, M

@Poppies she bleed out shortly after having her and they couldn't stop the bleeding. The best day of his life turned into one of the most painful ones in a matter of minutes.

Poppies · 61-69, F

@Cigarguy That happened to a female physician in my area. It seemed unbelievable and it was heart-breaking.

Cigarguy · 41-45, M

@Poppies but some how he pulled it together and raised an amazing woman, all on his own