Jake was warmed by the serene expression on his nephew’s face. He laid his hand over Matt’s leg and squeezed gently. It was significant moments like these, where so many words remained in the air, but nothing was left unsaid. He had to let his boys go into the world soon. He only hoped that he could still be an important part of their lives. He supposed every parent had to face this inevitability at some point.
“Tell me what you’re thinking about, Jakey.”
Jake’s stare returned to Matt’s face. He’d zoned out again and as usual, his perceptive nephew had picked up on it. Matt’s dark hair rested against his forehead. It could be Brian staring right back at him, or Brian Sr. He didn’t know why Matt mirrored the same haircut as his brother—had been for the last few years. He did know why thou
