The Day Daniel Came Home
Chapter 17 - The Day Daniel Came Home
Eighteen months later, Daniel was allowed a supervised visit.
He looked older.
Thinner.
He entered the living room and immediately saw the spot where police had restrained him.
Arthur sat by the window.
For several seconds neither spoke.
Then Daniel walked closer.
“I’m sorry.”
Arthur studied his face.
“I know.”
Daniel began crying.
“I almost killed everything.”
Arthur’s expression hardened.
“You almost destroyed trust. That’s different.”
Daniel looked up.
“Can I ever fix it?”
“No.”
The answer shocked him.
Arthur continued.
“You cannot fix what happened. You can only decide what happens next.”
Daniel nodded.
Arthur pointed to the chair across from him.
“Sit.”
May you like
It was not forgiveness.
But it was the beginning of a conversation.
