Chapter 41

Frank objected. “But there is work.”

“Which I can handle on my own. I will need you at the cemetery tomorrow, however. Go with Frank, Liam.”

“To the kitchen first, maybe. I bet Marion—your mom—has some lemonade or pop we can take with us.”

Marion nodded.

“Good. I love your lemonade, Mrs. Hellier. Vaughn always shares what you send with him for lunch.”

“Come and help, my schatz,Liam. I have missed you so.”

Liam looked to Frank.

“Yes. Go. I promise never to leave you again with such dander. I also vow I will be here when you return with our snacks.” When Liam headed for the kitchen behind his mother, Frank made another pledge. “Whatever memories he has will come back eventually, you know. He already recalls certain things. Just last night, he told me he’s been on a boat…fishing.”

“Is it so hard to believe I would take my son fishing?”

“Frankly, yes. I do not see you as the type.”

“Fathers do for those they love, things that may seem odd to those looking in from outside.”