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His dad jerked his head toward him

It was like the floor fell away under his feet

As Aengus strode around the bar to coht the need to walk away, like always He knew before Aengus even spoke that he was drunk It was a goddamn miracle he’d made it all the way to Delaware in this state

Alcohol was also the reason he’d do so here for a son who’dto do with him

Michael hated being in the sa at him now, no one would know that he’d once been a handso, he’d snared Michael’s irl in Southie Michael hated that he looked like his father and was grateful for the ave him his mother’s blond hair

Just that little difference to separate him physically from the asshole in front of him

Of course, Aengus Sullivan wasn’t what he used to be His face was haggard fro

“What are you doing here?” Michael was grateful he sounded cal

His father scrunched up his face in disgust, his voice loud when he answered, “You’re on the news My fuckin’ waste-of-space son is on the news And everyone is askingaway that detective badge he’s so fuckin’ s about”

“Jesus,” Cooper muttered behind him

Michael’s neck grew hot and he bit back the urge to lash out at his father Was he so sick in the head, he’d come all this way to berate his own son? “Lower your voice”

Aengus curled his lip “I knohy you’re here”

Before Michael could respond, his evening went from bad to worse as Cooper’s door flew open, and Dahlia rushed in with Bailey at her back

Jesus Christ

His father turned to see what had grabbed his attention as Dahlia spotted him The look of relief on her face turned to confusion when she recognized Aengus She stepped toward them