THE PAIN BURIED WITHIN

A sigh escaped Ethan's throat as he moved to hold the lad before him by the shoulder.

"Come here," he mumbled and embraced Nick in a manly way. Nick broke down in tears in his embrace. Ethan didn't seem to mind that his son was going to ruin the shirt he specifically picked out and wore for his date that day. He didn't seem to mind that he would be late for his date. At that moment, he just wanted to be there. To allow his son cry his heart's content.