Facing the sink and holding her shoulder so she doesn't turn and see my bulging shorts. “I'll be back in a half hour” I say. Both of them hearing ...t, but only Mom turns with a smile. Grabbing my helmet and walking quickly to my bike I call Janine and let her know I am on my way over. The phone rings five times before an out of breath “Hello” “Hi Janine, it's Kevin. I'm just on my way over.” I state “Alright I was just having a glass of wine on the deck. That's why it took me so long to get to. September 19th! I almost forgot tomorrow is mydaughter's birthday."No! Of course not. I just forgot about the party. Now I remember."She stared cautiously at me."Dave...you know her birthday is today? Did you tell her Happy Birthdaybefore you left this morning? Or at all for that matter?"Shit. I'm in trouble.I stood up, leaving the second half of my meal on the table and wentupstairs. I felt terrible. Had I really been so consumed with work thatI had forgotten my daughter's birthday? I knocked. They quickly averted their eyes as she looked over to them. The bell rang once again and everyone gathered their things for the first lesson.“Robyn!” The teacher’s voice called out as she was leaving the classroom. She turned to look at him as he readjusted his glasses on his nose and looked over the top of them squinting at her. “Yes, Sir?” She smiled brightly.“Stay behind a moment will you…………. Please!” He ordered!Obediently Robyn returned to her seat and waited for the classroom to. I was caught up in rapid fire thoughts: She's in college? Never would have guessed that. She hasn't blown me off yet. Maybe she likes me too? How do I find out? Where do I go from here? What came out of my mouth happened by pure instinct alone, because my brain was long gone by this point. “Wanna grab a coffee? It's gotta beat sitting alone on the front step.” There's that smile again. “Sure, that would be great.” “Let me just put these groceries away in my place, and I'll be back down in a.