“What does he even want?” He doesn’t look at me, but I can see the tension in his shoulders and the way he moves. “To be in control.” And doesn’t that just tell you everything you need to know about Mal’s relationship with his dad. About all of Mal’s hang ups and inability to give up control. Because he’s been forced to give it up his whole life. If I was a therapist I’d be rubbing my hands together.

