Chapter 16: A Goodbye and an Introduction
Standing curbside at the airport, Nash patted his father’s back and had his own back gently stroked in return. Dad’s ability to give the most tender hugs despite being a huge lumbering manly-man had ceased to amaze Nash years ago. Emmitt looked a trifle concerned on his arm’s behalf, but managed not to voice it. Nash didn’t think Emmitt was intimidated by his father, but rather suspected it was a case of Emmitt’s instincts needing to catch up with the accurate comprehension of the man Dad was on the inside.
When Dad stepped away, he turned to Emmitt. “Myles, I expect you to take good care of my son.”
Emmitt nodded. “I intend to, Conrad. You don’t need to worry.”
Then Dad pulled in Emmitt for a somewhat less soothing embrace, although he kept it
