9 He was right.I loved the States,and living there built up my confidence. 10.Still,I missed Dad like mad.I remember sitting in a coffee bar in Chicago and hiding behind the menu as tears poured down my face. 11.I was frightened,alone and I knew Dad wasn't there to put his arms around me and reassure me.I rushed out to a phone booth to call him.As soon as I heard his sleepy voice I felt okay9. He was right. I loved the States, and living there built up my confidence. 10. Still, I missed Dad like mad. I remember sitting in a coffee bar in Chicago and hiding behind the menu as tears poured down my face. 11. I was frightened, alone and I knew Dad wasn’t there to put his arms around me and reassure me. I rushed out to a phone booth to call him. As soon as I heard his sleepy voice I felt okay