I sighed.

"When I take over, both you and mum should take a well-earned holiday," I said to him. My father looks at me and shakes his head. "I can't do that," he said. "I made this pack into a laughing stock, and I want to help out in any way I can."

I stopped walking as I knew we were closer to the northern border. I turned my father to face me, and his face held so many emotions. "Dad, you will help us," I said and placed my hand on his arm. "But you and mum need a break, and I ...