Mr. Green returned home to find his son waiting for him; he didn't say anything and proceeded to the study, followed by Gilbert.

"How long have you been gone?" As he entered the study, he inquired.

"I went for a walk," he explained as he turned away from his son, forcing him to exit the study.

He knew Mahlon is on his way and wondered if he was aware of what was about to happen.

Mr. Green sat in his chair, pondering his next move while he awaited the reports from the news crew.

As he made his way downstairs to the television room to watch the breaking news, he...