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For the first time since high school graduation, Wade stood in front of the mirror, trying to wrestle the cloth in his hands into something that resembled a tie. He couldn’t tell if it was because it’d been five years since he last wore one or if it was because of the funeral, but his fingers were like Ramen noodles. “Goddamnit.” He ripped the thing off his neck. “Dad!” “Yeah? In here.” He followed his father’s voice through the trailer in...

Their oldest son. Pastor Lawson’s head hung dejectedly in his large, dark hands. His coffee grew cold in its mug. Mrs. Lawson groped along the wall for the arm of the chair and finally sat down. She felt as if she had just been hit by a concrete truck. “But I’m telling you though, it ain’t mine,” Luke said casually. The pastor finally lifted his weary eyes. “I don’t see how you could so stupid and irresponsible,” he said quietly. Surprised at the sudden personal attack, Lukeâ...