My sons David and Patrick thought Luke was the best thing since Pokémon-go, based on everything their sister told them. I tried not to frown when Julia decided that, in fairness to family unity, she’d give her place up to her brothers and their girlfriends and stay with Bruce. I ignored her suggestion it would be more convenient if I’d spent the holiday with Luke, just to make it easier for preparations.
I was feeling an attachment to Luke. It started out as comfortable and grew to more. I wondered if I’d been taking him for granted, which was something I’d hoped I would never do.
We pursued the gym routine, had a few meals together, both in and out. I’d avoided bringing him to my place, but knew it would happen. On the day we were meeting with the financial advisor, Luke was driving and
