'That's what your mom said; she seemed pretty hysterical about it, actually.'
'She was always pretty emotional. It kind of balanced Dad's stoicism out. Anita, I can't think. I feel stuck.'
'You want to see your father, right?'
'If you mean do I want to make peace with him before he dies, then yes.'
'Okay, then we catch the first plane and get you to his bedside.'
'Okay,' he said. He sounded so unsure, so unlike himself.
'You want company?' I asked.
'What do you mean?'
'Do you want me to come with you?'
'Yes,' he said.
'Do you want Nathaniel to come?'
'Yes.'
'I'll call him and let him know. I'll call Jean-Claude and see if his private plane is available.'
'Yes, good. Why can't I think?' he asked.
'You've just learned your dad is in the hospital and you're running out of time to make up with him. You're having to make up with your whole family during a crisis of epic proportions. Give yourself a few minutes to process, Micah.'