Texting your sister during the World Cup opener after her...

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1. Sam, your livestream just panned to Dad waving at you.
2. What? Dad? Are you sure that's him?
3. Yes, blue jacket, scar on cheek, same limp.
4. No—he walked out when we were eight.
5. I know; he mouthed 'Sam' and waved like crazy.
6. Don't post this; I haven't told anyone I'm here.
7. Okay deleting any clips—do not go into the aisle.
8. He's looking right at me, like he recognizes me.
9. He pointed at the row behind you; he kept scanning faces.
10. God, my knees are shaking; there's yelling behind me.
11. Don't call Mom yet—you're missing something, delete the earlier text.
12. Why tell me to delete messages; what do you mean?
13. Because Mom just waved at him and mouthed 'sorry'.
14. Mom mouthed 'sorry'? She couldn't forgive him either.