“I’m not that fucking twisted, Ez. I know the history. I also know what people think of my father and the things he’s done. I’ve been trying my best to be a better man than he was. Something you should understand.” I did. “It’s hard to escape the sins of our past, not impossible but also not easy. This one will destroy you if you don’t get a handle on things. I will do what I can. I meant what I said, Devereaux. I like you. We are family in a sense, but no one I love will be touched by this.” At that I walked away. Nothing else needed to be explained.
