Chapter 42
Granddad’s oncologist, Dr. Brooks, walked in just as I slid the platinum ring onto Hyde’s finger and said, “This is my solemn vow.” The ring was a little snug over his knuckle, and we’d probably need to get it resized in the morning, after we visited city hall, but it was on his finger, and he was mine.
“Mazel tov, gentlemen,” Dr. Brooks said. “Now, please leave while I examine my patient.”
We all walked out, leaving him alone with Granddad.
“Thank you, Father,” Hyde said to the priest.
“You’re welcome. I’ll—”
Hyde took his hand and pressed something into it. The priest looked down at his palm, surprised, and then he flushed.
“Oh, really, this isn’t necessary…”
“Please, Father. As a token.”
“No, really, this is too much.”
“You can donate it to your favorite charity if
