Neil's words echoed in Lucas's mind throughout the night.

He refused to be compared to their late father, and Lucas hated even more that Neil was right. Chase would grow up without a father. Even though Eve had said he could see their son whenever he wanted, it would never be the same as Chase growing up in a complete family.

Lucas stared blankly at the television. The screen displayed black and white static, a sign that there were no more programs to broadcast that day. The whiskey bottle in Lucas's hand was empty, and several more bottles lay scattered across the table and the floor.

Lucas pushed himself to...