If they hadn't already been walking slowly, he would have slowed down, the frown on his face deepening. "I'll have to check in with him. I asked how it went, what happened. He didn't mention like that but he wouldn't, bein' who he is."

He was sorry he wasn't there. Couldn't be any help to a man who'd been such a help to him. Couldn't help the people he loved. Well, he'd helped Tim, he hoped. There wasn't much to do about it right now, so he pressed on.

"I'm glad y'all are alright. Wish I coulda been there."