How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
My father presses his lips so hard together, they turn white. [His puts his arm around me and pulls me to Natalie. His puts his other arm around her. "I am—he wipes at his eyes with his shoulder so he doesn't have to let go of us—"so very proud of my children. So very proud." A sob escapes his chest. "What wonderful people you've grown to be." (35.36).
Dad loves his family in a different way than Mom does. We don't hear a lot about Mr. Flanagan, other than the fact that he's always working to support the family. But here, in a special moment between Dad and his two kids, he tells them how much he loves them and makes it clear that he's proud to be their dad.