Chapter 34
NICK stood in the yard and stared at the little cottage. The sweltering summer sun beat down on the back of his neck while he breathed in the humid air, sending him back to his childhood, bringing with it a flood of unwanted memories. After they had prayed together, Marcus had convinced him that coming here was the best idea. So Nick caught the next flight. Now here he stood, wondering why he had listened to his cousin. In his heart, he wanted to walk up the steps and knock on the door, but uncertainty paralyzed him, so he stood and stared.
What was he doing here? What did he hope to accomplish?
As he contemplated leaving — making as if he'd never come in the first place — he heard his father call his name from behind him. "Nick?" He turned and saw his father walking up the p
