I got to see it in time, and I will never apologize for what it cost me to watch in silence while I did.

Chapter 11 — January Second

On the morning of January second, Damon left the house wearing the particular expression he saved for occasions when he believed everyone around him was a step slower than he was.

“My dad says your father still hasn’t committed to the investment,” he said, scooping up his keys.

“I’m going to go over there.

Maybe he just needs someone to explain how business actually works.” He said it the way you’d describe doing a favor for a confused old man.

I kept pouring my coffee and did not turn around.