C44 The apologies

ETHAN’S HOME, NEW YORK

Dante sat by the poolside, putting on his shades to keep the beaming sun away. Ethan was in the pool, toying with the water. After his discharge from the hospital the next day, Dante had made it a point of duty to stick around Ethan when he asked to take a dip in the pool.

"There is no need for you to stay here with me. I can take care of myself just fine