“Good God, I hated that thing,” he laughed, almost more to himself. “I was so bummed when it got lost,” I said.
“Oh, it didn’t get lost,” he answered casually. “I threw it out.”
“Wait. What?” I said. I honestly didn’t think I heard him right. “The day is beautiful, and so are you,” he was singing.
“Dad!” I said, turning the volume down. “What?” he said. “You threw it out?!”
He finally looked at my face and saw how mad I was. I couldn’t believe he was being so matter-of-fact about the whole thing.
I mean, to me this was a major revelation, and he was acting like it was no big deal.
“Auggie, I couldn’t stand seeing that thing cover your face anymore,” he said clumsily.
“Dad, I loved that helmet! It meant a lot to me! I was bummed beyond belief when it got lost—don’t you remember?”
“Of course I remember, Auggie,” he said softly. “Ohh, Auggie, don’t be mad. I’m sorry.
I just couldn’t stand seeing you wear that thing on your head anymore, you know? I didn’t think it was good for you.”
He was trying to look me in the eye, but I wouldn’t look at him.
“Come on, Auggie, please try to understand,” he continued, putting his hand under my chin and tilting my face toward him.
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