Ashton was about to say it'd be a cold day in Hell before he'd apologize, but before he could spit it out, Richard threw down a gauntlet that floored him.

"If you don't, then you're no son of mine!"

He was supposed to not just apologize to Nova, but actually get her to forgive him.

How could she forgive him?

"Dad, saying sorry is one thing, but..."

Ashton began, only to be cut off by Richard's piercing stare. He quickly backpedaled, "No, no problem at ...