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He sighed, unsure why he expected anything different Why Matt thought he would suddenly be okay accepting help Trying not to be frustrated, he moved to sit on the couch beside his father’s chair The three of the on with Matt, his parents and things like that

The talk was much like it alas between the most of the conversation

It was about an hour later that Matt’s story for dinner I’ll order us a pizza,” he told his mom

She shook her head “No, no I’ll take care of it” She oing to head over and pick it up”

Matt’s eyebrows pulled together “Why didn’t you have it delivered?” It would s a lot easier It’s what they usually did

“There’s a new pizza place I’ve been wanting to try—sured this would be the perfect time, but they don’t deliver”

Matt started to stand “I’ll go with you” It would give them the perfect opportunity to chat some more

“No” She waved hiht Why don’t you stay here with your father and relax?”

It was then he realized what she was doing—giving him time with his dad, which they needed Because sooner or later, they had to hash this out It was important for both of the to run away from his life or his problems anymore

He deserved better than that

“Okay”

She sood-bye and then left

“This is a funny part” His dad pointed to the television but Matt didn’t look at it He couldn’t

“I need to talk to you for a second, Dad Can we turn off the television?” The older man turned and looked at Matt He had crow’s feet around his eyes and a little graying in his hair When he was younger, he’d always thought his dad could do anything There was a ti more than to be like him and as he stared at his father, really looked at hiht maybe they were alike Maybe both of them had expectations for theled to forgive themselves for it