"Throughout the dinner, Jepherson sat at one side and stared at Forden. Raeleigh kept an eye on the children while Santiago was drinking beer with Jacky."

"After a while, Shaney walked over to Jepherson's side and sat down."

Jepherson looked at Shaney. "What's the matter?"

Are you alright? Shaney looked at Jepherson. "I'm all grown up now. Why do you look sad?"

Do I?

"Yes, you barely said a word the entire night. Don't you dream about seeing me? Why do you still look sad now that I'm here?"

"There was a moment of silence before Jepherson said, ""Forden..."""

"Mom was pregnant when she left and we found out soon...