It didn’t take much to turn a man solitary-being the new guy too often, being controversial now and then, a couple of unsuccessful attempts at a lasting relationship with a woman…

“Daddy? Daddy, I know the baby is in the mommy‟s tummy and the baby comes out of…”

“Bailey, where’s your hat?”“In my pocket, sir!”“Why isn’t it on your head?”“Beca…”

“Well, you’re just going to have to take a leap of faith,” he said.“I think I ca…”

“I’ll always be your friend,” he said. “Your best friend, if you let me. But I w…”