The article delves into a conversation between Paul and his daughter, Geraldine, as they discuss his impending move to Ireland. Paul reassures her about the ease of climbing, while they reflect on family dynamics, including Geraldine's feelings about her grandparents and the impact of financial issues on their decision not to visit. Tensions subtly arise as concerns about possible deportation are mentioned, indicating the underlying anxieties about separation and change. Through their dialogue, the intricacies of parental responsibilities and childhood innocence unfold.
"I'll be at my folks' house, at least at the beginning, and they really would love to meet you in person. It'll be great when you come."
"This, which had appeared twice on Geraldine's phone a year earlier, had become a mantra for Paul and his daughter, a way of lightly mocking Geraldine's mother."
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