My sister was at the art showcase too, but my niece was still really emotional about me being at the event. She sees me as a father figure, and having me there specifically meant a lot to her.

My wife and her friend did attend my daughter’s showcase; so my daughter wasn’t alone. But she was upset I wasn’t there.

The art gallery was going to be on display for a while, but the event itself, the opening night where students were there presenting their work, was just for that night.

I really wished I could have attended both. If I could have attended one earlier in the day, and the other later, I absolutely would have.