Bonjour

Erin got home after a long day of studying.

She opened the door and took off her bag.Her shoulders ached from carrying the laptop backpack.

She was surprised to see a meal of chicken, rice and salad on the dining table.

"Surprise!" said dad with a hopeful face.

"What's all this?" asked Erin.

"I wanted to apologize," he confessed, coming closer to hug her.

"I know that I have been unreliable lately Erin dear" he spoke sincerely, "But I am going to try harder. I don't want to waste or lose this chance to have you back in my life."

Erin hugged him, "Thanks dad."

Erin hoped that he was being genuine and really was going to make an effort.

They sat at the dining table and enjoyed their meals.

Erin asked dad's opinion if she should ask mom to spend part of the Winter Vacation in London.

"If she would agree, and it would make you happy then I don't see why not." he expressed.

"Of course I would miss you, but it would only be for a week, right?"

He checked.