“Your grandfather’s something of a legend around town,” Ron said, turning to Chris. “Ah, come on now,” Gil said. “No, really! There isn’t a week that goes by that someone doesn’t ask me, ‘What would Pastor Gil say?’ ” “They oughta know by now what I’d say: ‘Go see what God says.’ ” Gil put his hand on the worn black Bible sitting on top of the coffee table next to his recliner. “I don’t understand why anyone cares what old Gil has to say. All I do is point people to what’s in here. That’s a lot more reliable than offering my measly old opinion.” Gil chuckled. Chris liked the thought of his
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