Author:  Robyn Carr
Book:    Angel's Peak
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You about ready for some input?" Noah asked. "It's free advice, and you're under no obligation." "Go for it," Sean said. "Forget all that-it's in the past. You'll work through it, hopefully without hurting each other. Right now? Get to know your daughter. It's the most important part of this whole drama. Get to know Rosie. Whether you want to be a father or not, you are one, so press on-start a relationship with her right away. Both of you have been missing out." "How'm I gonna do that?!" "Show up. Talk to her. Play with her. I let Ellie's daughter put ribbons and clips and stuff in my hair. It's a bonding experience for us both-I get to look stupid and she gets control." "What if she asks…?" "Tell her before she asks," Noah advised. "If you know for sure you're her father, you better tell her the second you meet her. There's a period of adjustment for both of you. Get started on it. All that stuff that went before? That separated you from Franci? You don't have to work on that with Rosie. You and Franci will work that out. I'm available if you need me. I can help with that." Sean just stared at him for a long moment, silent. Finally he asked, "Do you really know what you're doing here?" "I do," Noah said. "I actually studied and practiced counseling before the seminary. I have a degree and everything." "What

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