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Andre Dubus III

Years later I would hear my father say the divorce had left him dating his children. That still meant picking us up every Sunday for a matinee and, if he had the money, an early dinner somewhere.

Andre Dubus III

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The father felt that after the divorce, spending time with his children was like going on dates with them, showing his effort to maintain a close relationship. This involved regular Sunday outings to watch a movie and sometimes sharing a meal if he could afford it.

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