Good Side

With Alex walking right behind him, Eric made his way to his father's room.

Even though Alex had managed to talk him into getting his ass up and fixing his life, he knew this was a bad idea and most likely would not end well.

Still, he followed her advice and decided to talk to his father.

The assistant told him Anthony was on a very important call and he'd meet them in a few minutes.

They both sat in his study, waiting for him.

His mind drifted to the previous night. When Alex was in his room, saying all that bullshit.

Then the knock.

And his mom.

His first question was when did she get discharged and what was she doing at his doorstep?

But most importantly, she looked terrible.

She looked so pale, her skin looked like it was dipped in hot oil and was now falling off.

"Mom? What are you doing here?" He had asked.

She didn't answer him.

Not directly,