A John Grisham book you found under your bed

A dead flower leftover from Mother’s day

An awkward hug

A handshake, if you and your father don’t show affection

A tattered baseball you found in the park

The words “I love you”

The words, “Have a good day,” if you and your papa don’t say I love you

A scrap of paper that says, “Why’d you leave?”

The rest of your deli sandwich

A scrap of paper that says, ” Why’d you cheat on mom?”

Twenty dollars

A scrap of paper that says, ” Who are you as a person? I wish I knew…”

A football with the words, “Nice to Meet you,” written in silver sharpie

An old tennis racket with a bow on it leftover from Mother’s Day

A picture of you

A picture of him

A picture of you and him with the words , “You are a mystery,” written on the back

A card that says, ” Mom told me you’re not my real father.”

A high five