ALAN I drove into my driveway last minute. I truly had a long meeting. I decided to send everyone home before we could conclude on everything, rescheduling the final meeting tomorrow. Her message did it for me. Reina had typed; ‘With all due respect, Mr King, do you really want to let your own son down today? I know you have work, I know it’s important to you and all, but you have a family.. a son back here too. He needs you. Nothing would make Ethan happier than seeing you tonight. I’m not trying to take anyone’s place like you always tell me. I’m only trying to help here. Ethan could heal so much faster if you’re by his side. You have to be here. We’re starting by 8pm. You can come in thirty minutes late? Or not. Just… please be here Sir. Please.’ Had me bobbing my knee up and down u

