C17 Chapter 16

"Are you going to just stand there or are you going to give your old man a hug?" He questions taking a swig from the bottle.

I can't even look him the eyes. "I think I'll just stand."

He nods, excepting the fact that I will not go anywhere near him. I haven't been able to since mum died.

"Why are you here father?" I look away as he struggles to place the bottle safely on the table