A friend

The man remarked to Patrick, "Hello, Patrick MacDowell. It's good to see you. It's been a very long time."

Patrick smiled in his typically professional manner.

Patrick responded to his mother's guest, "Yes, it has been long since we've seen each other, Mr. Hugh. I didn't know you were back."

"That's right. Only a few people know that I am back. I have been with my kids in Canada for a while. Just came back a couple of months ago." He replied. "And I have been on a low-key since then."

Patrick nodded and said, "Oh. Okay."

Mrs. Betty stated, turning to face her son while glancing from her companion, "It seems you both know each other." Both of the males gave a nod.

"A little, yeah."