I should have said sorry sooner

Dad, it's been five years since the argument. Five years since I slammed the door and drove away. I was so angry, so sure I was right. About what? I can't even remember now. Just stubborn pride, I guess. Mom says you asked about me every week, even after I stopped calling. I was so stupid. I wanted you to reach out, to apologize. But you were just being you, and I was too blind to see it. I miss you. I miss our fishing trips, your terrible jokes, even the way you used to hum off-key while you worked in the garage. I'm sorry, Dad. I should have said it sooner. I really, really miss you.