Pa was so happy when we returned to Valletta that he threw a big feast for dinner. We settled in the living room after dinner and Pa was the first to speak.

“I am glad you are home. Vaughn, you look much better. The trip was good for you. I missed you all, especially my son, Damien,” he jested. 

We all laughed because we knew how much he hovered over him. 

“You do realize that Auden, Vaughn, and I are here, right?” I ...