Bill slowed the boat down and stopped it short of where his father could toss them a line. He then turned to his mom. "What is going on mom?" he asked in a shaken and voice.

"Let's get on board and we will talk about it. We will confess everything to you."

It took a few moments before Bill hedged the boat forward and cut the engine in time to grab the line Hank threw to him. He secured it to a boat cleat and Hank pulled the small craft to the large sailboat. They both hopped off the dinghy and climbed aboard.

Bill was ready to fight but Hank...