Chapter 3

“Eddie,” Tyler said, “Go find Jack. I want him to meet Ward, too.”

“Okay,” Eddie said, before leaving the room.

Tyler turned back to Ward and put a hand on his shoulder. “When I heard you were back in Summerville, I hoped I’d get the chance to see you again.”

Ward had an almost overpowering urge to take Tyler in his arms and kiss him. However, he knew Eddie would be back with Jack soon so let it pass.

As if on cue, Eddie returned with a younger boy in tow. Jack looked to be about seven, had dark brown hair and brown eyes. There was a shadow of Tiffany in his face. He shyly hid behind his brother.

“Go on, Jack. He ain’t gonna bite you,” Eddie said as he pushed Jack out in front of him.

Ward came forward and knelt on one knee. “Hi, Jack. Your daddy and I were good friends when we were little. We met at school when we was just about your age.”

Jack looked at Ward for a moment and said, “I’m seven!”

“Wow, that’s really great. What grade are you in?”