An InterventionJimmy got up early and headed to the park to clear his head. The disastrous events of the previous night weighed heavily on him. He thought some exercise might help. The threat of violence from the Klan was real, but the loss of Mercy was foremost on his mind. He wondered if his relationship with John Stradford and O. B. Mann would prove to be additional casualties of his actions the night before.
The laps, pull-ups, and push-ups didn’t help much. Impending doom replaced his former hopeful perspective as he returned to his room. Things are bad. I messed up. What’s next?
Jimmy straightened his collar as he entered the dining area for breakfast and heard the voices calling him.
“Over here.”
“Son, join us.”
Jimmy’s mother and Jimmy’s closest friends, O. B. and John, along
