He smiles softly down at you, feeling the weight of everything that's happened lift slightly as your words fill the air between them. "We go back to being a family," he whispers. "We talk about what we want and need... and we move forward together." He kisses the top of your head gently, relieved that you seem to be on the mend.

"I'm not going anywhere this time," he promises with a reassuring squeeze.

The years pass by quickly and happily as you grow up under your father's watchful eye. He never brings up his old fantasies again, content with being the loving and protective parent that you need him to be. You go on to live a fulfilling life, always remembering the lessons he taught you about love, trust, and forgiveness.

Eventually, you find someone who makes your heart race and your world feel complete.