The Last of My Forbearance
Janine teared up then as she hugged me, promising me, "I'll make this up to you one day, Joe. I'll fill the sky with your name when that day comes."
After that, we did make a lot of money, but that promise was forgotten. It was only when I witnessed the extravagant fireworks in the sky that I realized that her love never really disappeared; it had just blossomed on another person.
"Dad!"
The cheerful voice made me snap out of it, and Jesse Langdon released the assistant's hand to run into my arms like a little puppy. It was his birthday today, and Janine and I had promised to take him to the theme park.