Jessica POV
The entrance to the gala was illuminated by a beam of light shining into the night sky, with a line of cars waiting to offload their passengers. Camera crews were stationed near the doors, and along the path, people stood, screamed, and took pictures as each new car unloaded. Our turn came, and the car stopped perfectly, allowing the back passenger door to align with the line of the red carpet, which trailed to the main doors.
Dad climbed out and waved to a few close by, who called out his name. Flashes of cameras were almost non-stop.
It felt like time stood still as Dad leaned forward and offered me his hand and assisted me to climb out. I have done this a few times over the years, but this was my first time being with my Dad. The crowd was quiet for a brief moment, as if
