Chapter Seventy Seven

Leon

I knock briefly on the door of my father's home office and open it then poke my head in to see my father hard at work with several papers lying around on his desk. I shouldn't bother him but I have something very important to ask him. Something that can't be postponed.

"Hey dad. You busy?". I ask.

He looks up at me and smiles, waving me in. "Never for you."

He only ever says that to my mom but who am I to complain. I walk in, shut the door and walk to to his table and I bow.

"Good evening father." I greet.

"Evening. How was school today?".

"I wish every Monday will be like this one." I say as I take my seat.

"How so?". He's surprised.

"Joni has finally let me in." I grin. "She's more open with her feelings now."

"That's why I told you never to give up." Dad says. "A patient dog sometimes eats the fattest bone."

"And other times?". I smile teasingly.

Dad shrugs. "It starves to death."

I laugh. I have missed my discussions with my father and it is all thanks to Jax. That will end n