Go on
Try again
Don’t give up
He’s still watching

Beads of sweat emerge on
The young boy’s brow
Breathless from trying
Yet more determined
He has another go

He’s becoming tired now.
But surely Dad is watching?
He must be impressed
Even Christian can’t skate like this

Ok
One more attempt
I’ll show him that new move I was taught
If it’s the last thing I do

Yes

Result

I did it

Proud
I have never felt so proud of myself.

But he hadn’t been watching me.
Not even for a minute

He was too busy with his new girlfriend, Jane

Just another failed attempt
At winning my Dad back.