CHAPTER 41 ANDREW My ears tingled at the sound of that familiar voice. "Who would dare storm into the office like that?" I thought. Looking back, it was Uncle Joe. My father's closest friend whom he calls his brother. "I said stop the merry!" He shouted. "How dare you throw a party for a son without his father present?" He jested as he threw his arms around me. "Uncle Joe!" I said. "I never knew you were back." "Well, surprise! Or aren't you happy to see me?" I said "Of course I am, Uncle Joe. When did you arrive in New York City?" "A few days ago, son. Here, I got you a present," he said, bringing out a brown envelope from his right pocket. What is this? What is he doing? I smiled. "Uncle Joe," I called out as I tried to unseal the envelope. I was quite anxious. The last

