They were silent for a time, looking out over the stillness of the lake, Hallorann just thinking. When he looked back at Danny, he saw that his eyes had filled with tears. Putting an arm around him, he said, “What’s this?” “Nothing,” Danny whispered. “You’re missin your dad, aren’t you?” Danny nodded. “You always know.” One of the tears spilled from the corner of his right eye and trickled slowly down his cheek.
