Dad!” Katie frowned at the sight of her father lacing up a pair of old-fashioned hockey skates as he looked up with an innocent grin.
“What?” Ryan stood awkwardly regarding his daughter. “I used to be a pro at this.” He lurched forward to test his balance and caught his hand on the railing as other skaters glided past on the outdoor rink. He managed a few tentative steps without falling. “See? Like riding a bike!”
“None of the other parents are skating, Dad.” Katie seethed, shooting her friends on the ice a mortified look.
“Don’t worry, Katiebug—I’ll pretend we’re not related,” Ryan grinned. His heart soared to find that she returned his smile, shaking her head in mock disapproval at her childhood nickname. “Go on,” Ryan said, “join your friends and we’ll meet in an hour. I’ll be practicing my triple loops.”
The loudspeakers began to play a classic wintertime tune as he glided slowly onto the ice. A gust of wind swept over the rink, the air bright and cold with the promise of snow. Glittering lights decorated everything, making Ryan feel both cheerful and lonely at the same time.
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