My parents came to Brooklyn tonight
and took us out for dinner
It was the first time I saw my Dad since he shaved his head

As Aya and I walked down the stairs to meet them
I felt pain in the pit of my stomach
not knowing what to expect
and preparing for the worst
one stair at a time

I was so afraid he was going to look Sick and broken
He didn't

I thought he Looked very good
He smiled a lot tonight
He looked tiered
But he looks strong
He looks like him

I am very happy

I know there will come a time that he will look sick from the chemotherapy
I'll be  strong and deal with it when it comes