There was a pause, a moment of stunned silence that Scarlett worried might be a rejection. But then, a slow, warm smile spread across her dad's face.
"Scarlett Sage, I would be honored to be your prom date," he said, his voice filled with emotion.
The night was everything Scarlett had hoped for and more. Her dad danced with her, twirling her around the dance floor with a grace she hadn't known he possessed. They laughed, they sang along to the music, and for a few hours, they forgot about the world outside and just enjoyed each other's company.