Fog surrounds our seaside home and fills my father’s mind. He doesn’t understand that I alone ward off the nursing home.

He tries to escape to his army camp. I follow his footprints to the water. A knot cramps my stomach.

Dropping to my knees, I think he’s calling me.

Ann Zimmerman lives with her wife and 2 cats in Colorado, where she writes, hikes, skis, golfs, enjoys photography and grandchildren. See more at annzimmermanblog.wordpress.com.