“Chubs, what’s the matter?” I sniffled. “I’m good, CJ.” CJ didn’t look too convinced, so he walked over toward us, and leaned on his uncle. “Smooth cat, tell me what makes a man.” “Always taking care of his family,” CJ recited back. “What else?” “Taking accountability for his actions.” “What else… come on lay it on us.” “Showing emotion. You can’t be a man without showing emotions… that’s what makes you, you. It’s what makes you strong.” CJ put his hand on mine. “When I fell during football and cried, Daddy pulled me to the side to hug me and then told me what I had to do.” “What’s that?” Capp
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