In_The_Darkness, I'm so sorry, shocked, and saddened.

There's a personal side to this for me - one of my favourite teachers when I was about your age turned out to be a pedophile. I had no idea, no clue at all.
Regarding your father, you are close to the threshold of adulthood; I hope Father levels with you about what's going on with him. My sincere best wishes for your father's health and your personal peace of mind.
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My dog

mastered the "fetch" command. He would communicate he wanted something, and I would fetch it.