Chapter 28
Strength and Power
“I DIDN’T THINK I wanted you to call me Uncle Marcus, but I got to say the name sounds nice. We gonna be okay?”
“Yeah, I decided to think more on why you did what you did and how you been by Juba’s side all these years. Never met my father, and I’m starting to think things worked out for the best.”
“Happy you saying this, but you came around quick in sorting all this stuff out. Sometimes you give up too soon. Are you sure that you’re ready to forgive me for what I done to your daddy?”
“Yeah, I am. My family only you and Grandma.”
“Okay, so this not an example of you giving up too soon, because if I’m gonna help you with Nellie, I need to know she’s someone you’re gonna work hard to help. Ain’t no giving up with this kind of thing.”
“I only know her for
