A woman must confront her past when she is reunited with her estranged father.
Caroline had not seen nor spoken to her father in over a decade. Memories of his constant absence, drinking, and violence were still vividly etched in her mind. She had done her best to forget and move on with her life. But when she received a call from her father's lawyer, informing her that he was gravely ill and wished to see her, she knew she could no longer run away from her past.

Caroline reluctantly agreed to visit her father in the hospice. After all, she owed him that much. From the moment she stepped into his room, she felt her heart racing. She was overwhelmed by an array of emotions - hatred, resentment, sadness, and confusion.

Her father lay frail and weak, hooked up to various medical contraptions. Caroline couldn't help but feel pity for him. He looked so different from the imposing figure that once instilled so much fear in her. Over the next few days, Caroline visited her father regularly, listening to his ramblings about his regrets and missed opportunities. She remained guarded, cautious not to let down her guard and allow him to hurt her again.

One evening, as Caroline sat by her father's bedside, he handed her a small, worn-out journal. Confused, Caroline opened it and read the first page. It was a diary that her mother had kept, starting from the night she had met Caroline's father. As she read through the pages, Caroline could feel a sense of understanding wash over her, as if puzzle pieces were falling into place. Her mother's diary painted a different picture of the man before her – a compassionate, gentle-spirited soul who fell victim to alcoholism and his own demons.

In her father's final moments, Caroline found peace. They reconciled and shared their hopes and dreams with each other. He confessed that he had never stopped loving Caroline and had always been proud of her accomplishments. She forgave him for the past, and they both laid to rest their grievances.

As Caroline left the hospice, she realized that forgiveness was not only for her father, but for herself as well. She had finally come to terms with her past and could finally live unfettered by her history.