When Dad spoke of Boxy, he'd lovingly refer to him as "brother," air quotes included. Not necessarily his "brother" though. I never knew if that made Boxy my "uncle" or not, or if he really was a ninja like both he and Dad often hinted. He was a true man of mystery.

I did know one thing though. Two things, actually. I couldn't run Sunray's without him, and I loved my "uncle ninja" with my whole heart.

"Vic!" While standing on a step ladder, he bent double over the hood of Ms. ...