Chapter 26
Dad got home as Brian carried the last of Jim’s boxes into the house. His eyes rounded as his gaze landed on Jim’s bandaged neck. “What the hell happened?”
Jim fell into his arms. “Brian saved my life. George was killing me. He cut my throat. Brian shot him.”
“Dear, God. Jim, why didn’t they keep you overnight at the hospital?”
“I didn’t want to and the doctor said the cuts weren’t deep.”
Dad kept an arm around Jim and moved toward Brian, enveloping him in his free arm. “Son, I’m proud of you.”
Eating ice cream in the kitchen, the guys took turns giving him all the details.
“Jim, I can’t believe your mom’s reactions. You are welcome to live here as long as you want. You practically do already. Plus, you are my second son.”
Jim wiped a tear. “Thank you, Dad.”
“I’m afraid
