Chapter 17“You’re home at last. You’ll never guess who dropped by to see you.” Forrest jumped up and pointed to Trace before Micah was halfway in the door.
“Hello, Trace. It’s good to see you,” Micah said without much enthusiasm while Trace was striding across the floor toward him.
“Good to see me? That’s all? I would think you would be very excited to see me, the guy who’s going to make you a star.”
“Your father should take some credit for that.”
Trace grinned, moving closer. Micah could smell wine on his breath.
“What brings you here tonight? Are you and Forrest going to dinner?” Micah asked hopefully.
“No, I’m here to take you out, so we can be alone to talk things over,” Trace said.
“I’m not really ready to go anywhere.”
“Of course you’re not. I’ll wait while you do whatever it
