Chapter 14Z examined the ring when Jesse handed it off. “Oh. Not really mine. Someone gave it to me, claimed it was a good luck charm.”
“Not sure that’s true,” Jesse said.
“I disagree,” Z told him. “You showed up, and I’m here.” He thought back. “You know who gave it to me? Ben Thornton. He was in my car the night he played Dopey.”
“We know Thor. Ring him up,” Milo said.
Tom Alan offered. “I will.”
“Here.” Erika handed him the ring.
“Mom.” He felt her immediately.
“I’m here,” she said. “We’re here.”
“What is it, love?” Milo took Tom Alan’s phone, as he seemed about to absentmindedly let it fall to the floor.
“Dad, too.” Tom Alan brought the ring to his chest.
“Yes, buddy. We’re together. We have been,” Tom Baranowski Sr., said. “We had to find a way to let you know.”
“I wish he
