value of a loving father
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“We found Billy here,” one of the officers says, nodding at the boy, “about to drive off in this very expensive car. When we asked for documentation, he wasn’t able to provide any, so we ran the plates, and your name popped up.”
If possible, the boy—Billy, apparently, shrinks in on himself even more.
“I’m assuming you didn’t lend your car to Billy?” the other officer speaks up, the question mostly rhetorical.
“No, I did not,” Richard answers nonetheless, looking away from the boy to check over his car. It’s in pristine condition, with no visible bumps or scratches, and none of the windows are broken. Frowning, Richard turns back to Billy. “Which makes me wonder how you came to be driving it around town.”
[Steve's father isn't around much. This time, however, he makes his visit count.]
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- Part 1 of value of a loving father
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Richard’s never been the coddling type of parent, and neither has Patricia. Richard can’t put a finger on the why, but the older Steve had gotten, the more distant the both of them had grown from their son. Maybe it’s because Steve has always been strong-willed and independent, though Richard’s aware that that’s a terrible excuse.
But he hadn’t realised, until yesterday, just how far removed he’s become from everything that’s going on in Steve’s life. How little he actually, truly knows about his child, outside of work and academics.
The knowledge of his ignorance doesn’t sit well with him.
[Richard 'Unflappable' Harrington discovers a little something about his son's relationship with a certain friend.]
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- Part 2 of value of a loving father