16: Jett-Jett

WINTER:

Dad was super excited. He was whistling while watering the plants in his garden. Something was going on and it seemed that it was his turn to be happy right now.

Whatever it was, I was happy that he was enjoying life despite the cancer that was stealing his life.

He whistled the tune of some familiar song. It was his and Mom's favorite song.

I wondered what was the good news?

Leaning on the wall, I inquired, “Excuse me, Dad? Why are you super happy today? Don’t take it negatively. I love it when you are like this…but did something happen that would make you act like this?”

Smiling, he faced me and retorted, “Guess who is coming here?”

My brows formed a straight line. Something was telling me that I wouldn't like what he was going to say. “Who?”

He rarely invited his business partners to his house. Only a few individuals whom he trusted so much.

“Calcifer. My son-in-law. He is coming here maybe this evening and I want you to honor your promise. You've got to talk to your ex-