Natalie

“You want me to braid it for the game today?” I grin over at Trinity. It’s become one of her favorite things to do; match her hair with all the other girls.

“Yes! That way it won’t be in my face and I’ll look like everyone else on the team. They all have moms who do it for them.”

She sits down in front of me, crossing her legs. “Hey.” I reach down, tilting her head back. “I’ll always be here to do it for you.”

“But you ...