“All I know is that my heart beats for him. We can’t lose him.” “Then we won’t give up. We search for him until we find him. But you have to be patient, however difficult that is.” Their foreheads met, Michael’s stare drilling into his, and Gideon nodded. “I know. I’m trying.” “I know, brother.” Michael patted Gideon’s neck with a tight-lipped smile. “And for what it’s worth, I’m happy you found someone who breathed life back into you. It’s been good to see you smile again.”

