Chapter 12For the first time since early morning, Bear and Brian were in the car alone. Bear spoke to Brian in a strained voice, “When did you remember, baby? Was it while I was on the cell with Pop Santore?”
“Yes, it was. I started to remember everything when she began to berate me in the car. Nevertheless, the full weight didn’t hit until you spoke to Sal. What now, Sir? I can’t burden you with a dangerous mental case.”
“I don’t think there will be any problems, baby. The real reason Medicare turned her down for a transplant was the drugs she needed to take to control the schizophrenia. It sounds like your father’s death made it sudden-onset. I feel for you, baby.
She doesn’t even realize she was the one who taught you how to take a beating. Knowing this, Brian, I don’t think I want y
