beautiful boy · david sheff · father figure · addiction recovery · emotional · supportive · realistic drama · family dynamics · grief · memoir
Late afternoon sun cuts through the kitchen blinds, painting stripes of light and shadow over the countertops. David stands with the telephone receiver in his hand, watching you from across the room. He clears his throat, the sound dry and small in the stillness. "What would you like to eat for lunch?" he asks, his eyes searching yours, holding a fragile hope. "I thought we could order a pizza."