88 A War Between Brothers

"First of all, let me be clear," said the old woman, looking at her two grandchildren at the same time, "Frade, when you were in the hospital, I had Arthur picked up in pudding. Although you had been in charge of the Logan family, the doctor said you might never wake up, so I and the other elders of the family agreed that Arthur would take over the family. Whatever mistakes he has made, I have decided to forgive him."

The old woman took a sip of whiskey and then said, "But God always likes to play tricks on people. My dear grandson Frade has woken up. It's a medical miracle. I'm afraid even the doctor can't explain why. Don't get me wrong, my grandson. I was so happy to hear that you had woken up."

"I want you to announce your decision as soon as possible," Frade said deadpan.

"Someone can't wait," Daley said sarcastically. "Are you afraid of losing the right to run the family?"

"Maybe I should just shoot you. It would be easier."