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I took another deep breath and sat on the bed He stared, waiting

"Aren't you ever going to get dressed, Randall?"

"What? Oh, sure I actually forgot I was undressed," he said with a laugh "So, will you let me help you find your father?" he asked

"I don't know I can't help being afraid, Randall What if it causes more trouble?"

"How can it cause ht a moment and then he leaned forward and lookedcontrol of our own destinies, Rain Your mother decided to send you in one direction and even now other people are still deciding on where you go and how you go This is your one big chance to take a little control of your life," he said

I shook my head and smiled at him

"Maybe you ought to go into law, too You're getting good atfor your clients in court"

"I object," he sang in operatic tones

I laughed

"Well?"

"All right," I decided "We'll try to locate him and if we do, then and only then, I'll decide whether or not I want to, or should, actually confront him"

"That's good," Randall said He started to dress "It'll be fun and you won't be sorry You'll see"

"I hope you're right, but I'm not as confident about it as you are"

"And now, back to business Start reciting while I get ready to go," he directed

"Reciting?"