Devourer of Souls
“Sit, Nate. Let’s talk.”
I took a seat. He leaned back, sighed again, then looked me in the eye. “You’re right about some things. Both me and Jimmy Burns fought in Vietnam. Both of us lost our wives, leavin’ you and Jake without moms. And, though you didn’t say it, maybe you’re thinkin’ it: Jake’s dad loves his drink, and I have a beer after dinner every night. But I’m not Jimmy, and you’ll never end up like Jake, Nate. I promise.”
I squirmed a little in the rocking chair. I wanted to believe Dad but couldn’t shake my worry. “How d’you know, Dad? Really.”
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