Chapter 11
“I could never stop loving you, Liam,” Frank said.
“Vaughn s-said my heart l-oved you b-before I did.”
So Liam had heard almost everything. “Do you believe that?” Frank asked him.
“I think I would l-love you no m-matter what.”
“And I you, Liam. This is why I’m thinking to such extremes.” Frank turned to Vaughn. “I may not talk you into it today, but I know I can.” He picked up his shirt. “Are we all set here, for the time being? I think it would be a good idea if I went home and cleaned up. I am hardly presentable for a burial.”
“Nor am I,” Vaughn said.
“Take the truck, Vaughn. We’ll walk.” Frank took one shirtsleeve and reeled it in until he grasped it near the shoulder. “Hold my hand,” he said to Liam. “And let’s go home for showers.”
Liam took his end of the shirt. He
