Chapter 5
Joan stood and paced back and forth before she spoke again. “You need to tell him that then. And you need to be honest with him and tell him that’s the reason you will never let him drive for Youngblood Racing.”
“You know I agreed with your mom that he should’ve finished school. When he decided to move back here to be with us, I was happy. Your mom was happy. I didn’t have the heart to tell him that he shouldn’t race for us. And when your mom passed, I just couldn’t get myself to tell him for a long time. I tried explaining why I wouldn’t let him race, but he cut me off. He stormed off! He didn’t let me explain!” Earl’s faced flushed. “I’ve tried reaching him. You know that. He won’t return my calls.”
Joan remained quiet so Earl stood and walked to where she was.
“If I can get him to talk to you and me, will you talk to him without shouting?” asked Joan. Earl nodded. Joan pointed to a photo frame on the shelf. “I need to get a copy of this one day.”